Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:
FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (4 Posts)
LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Applied Chemistry (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; and Analytical Methods and Instrumentation. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Applied Chemistry/Chemistry or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Chemistry, Physical Sciences or equivalent is a must.
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR Health and Sanitation (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Health Systems and Policy; Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Public Health or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Hygiene or equivalent fields is a must.
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Forestry (1 Post) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/lnstitute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Fire Ecology, Apiculture, and Forestry Resources Management. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
Qualification and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Forestry, Natural Resources, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent field is a must.
FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (1 Post)
LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Soil Biology and Fertility
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/ Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Soil Biology and Fertility; Soil Chemistry and Productivity; Soil Health; and Organic Farming. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Agricultural Sciences or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Soil Science, Agronomy, Biology or equivalent fields is a must.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES (1 Post)
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR – Development Sciences
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research programmes in line with Education 5.0 as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Rural and Urban Sociology; Gender and Development; Demography, Land and Agrarian studies. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have an earned PhD in Sociology or Development Studies or should be a registered PhD student in the relevant field. The candidate must have attained a Master’s Degree in Sociology or Development Studies (or its equivalent) with a Merit or better. A Bachelor’s Degree in Development Sciences (or any related field) is a must. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
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Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver to or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus,
Industrial Sites 15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is an equal opportunity Employer.
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