FULL TIME RESEACHER – Midlands State University 151 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

PERMANENT FULL TIME RESEARCHER IN THE MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY GENDER INSTITUTE

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Permanent Full Time Researcher/ Research Fellow and Research Professor are grouped into the following categories which are:

(a) Teaching: the incumbent is expected to teach on issues relating to gender in accordance with the Midlands State University Gender Institute guidelines and standards.

(b) Community Engagement/University Service – the incumbent should participate in community engagement projects, advocacy work and University service such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others. The incumbent must also be able to promote and strengthen partnerships and networking with civil society organisations and proffer ways of addressing topical gender issues for promotion of gender justice.

(c) Research, Innovation and Industrialisation: – the incumbent is expected to actively conduct, engage and produce policy briefs and evidence based research papers in gender focused research. The incumbent is expected to develop strategic partnerships and mobilise resources to reinforce programmes spearheaded by the Midlands State University Gender Institute. The incumbent must also be able to help strengthen policy awareness and capacity building.

Qualifications

First Degree from a recognized University with a 2.1 pass.
Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counselling
PhD or proof of studying for a PhD in Gender Studies or Psychology or Counselling