Lectureship/Senior Lectureship/Associate Professorship/Professorship (1 Post) - Genetics and Plant Breeding
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Lupane State University
- Expires 11 Apr 2025
- Lupane
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Lectureship/Senior Lectureship/Associate Professorship/Professorship (1 Post)
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach at least four modules in the following areas: Introduction to Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Plants Biotechnology/Applied Plant Biotechnology, Principles of Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics Resources,
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in area of competence;
• Participating in outreach programmes related to scientific agricultural sector; Conduct income generating.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Ideally, the candidate should possess a PhD in the Genetics and Plant Breeding or a Master of Science Degree in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology or related field with merit or better, and a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Plant Breeding with a 2.1 or better and teaching experience at tertiary level.
• A PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology or related field will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to erecruitment@lsu.ac.zw. The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 11 April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
