Lupane State University

Lectureship/Senior Lectureship/Associate Professorship/Professorship Irrigation Engineering (3 Posts)

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Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities


 The candidate should be able to supervise students’ research/design projects and teach at least four modules in one of the following areas: Engineering Mechanics,
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Computer aided Drawing, Electrical Power Systems, Pump Technology, and Engineering Materials.
 Teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
 Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects;
 Participating in outreach programmes related to Irrigation Engineering;
 Sourcing research funding for the Department;
 Conduct and publish research.
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

Qualifications and Experience

 Ideally, the successful candidate should possess a Masters’ Degree in Irrigation Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, Water Resources Management or related field with a merit or better and a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Irrigation Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, Water Resources Management with a
grade of 2.1 or better. A PhD in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Management or related field and teaching experience at tertiary level will be an
added advantage.

How to Apply

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