Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
The candidate should be able to supervise students' research projects and teach at least three modules in one of the following areas:
Food Chemistry, Alcohol technology, sugar technology, Fats and Oils, Food Quality, Assurance and Regulations.
Attract and manage research grants;
Participating in outreach activities in the Food Production sector;
Participation in income generation ;
Ability to innovate and facilitate service delivery.
Ideally, the successful candidate should possess a Masters’ Degree in Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Engineering and Food Technology or related field
with a merit or better and a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Engineering and Food Technology with a grade 2.1 or better. A PhD in Food Science and Nutrition or related field and teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal
skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.
Candidates must also be;
Able to contribute significantly to the teaching, research and curriculum development
Able to supervise graduate students
Student centred
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
Lupane State University
Human Resources Section
P O Box 170