Zimbabwe
Human Resources & Legal Affairs
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Job Summary
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Languages (Chishona), a Master of Education degree in Languages (Chishona) and a first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification. Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered. Applicants should be able to teach the following modules: Mutinthiro Wendimi Nemudhibaniswa Kwemutinthiro, Editing Ndau Texts (Kuhluza Zvibhriwa Zvakabhriwa Ngechindawu), Translation and Interpretation (Kuturikira), Ndau Novels and Creative Writing. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain the same within the first three (3) years of appointment.
Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as allocated by HoD - minimum 12 hours/week.
• Develop and review modules, course outlines, teaching materials and e-learning content in line with ZIMCHE standards.
• Set, moderate, mark and administer coursework and examinations following GZU Examinations Policy.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations and work-related learning.
• Conduct research and publish peer-reviewed paper in accredited journals.
• Participate in community outreach activities linking University knowledge to community challenges.
• Develop innovative teaching methods, prototypes, patents, curricula or creative works.
• Convert research outputs into innovations - software, applications, teaching aids, business models.
• Transform innovations into goods and services for commercialization.
• Participate in income-generating projects in the Department / School.
• Participate in Departmental, School and University committees.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Chairperson, Dean or University Management.
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Languages (Chishona);
A Master of Education degree in Languages (Chishona);
A first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification;
Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered;
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage.