Research Fellow – Vice Chancellor’S Office – National Centre (1 Post) – ZOU – Zimbabwe Open University

Job Summary

The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL) University in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner.
Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant positions that have arisen at the Zimbabwe Open University.
WOMEN CANDIDATES AND THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

RESEARCH FELLOW: VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE: NATIONAL CENTRE (1 POST)

Duties And Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Ensuring that the Vice Chancellor researches and publishes;
2 Undertaking research and publish as a scholar;
3 Writing assigned speeches for Vice Chancellor;
4 Proof reading speeches from units intended to be used by Vice Chancellor;
5 Undertaking researches that enable management to make informed decisions;
6 Attending conferences to disseminate research findings and cross-pollinate ideas with other researchers;
7 Taking responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with research; and
8 Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Preferably a Full Professor or Associate Professor
· An earned PhD (most preferably in an ODL related area);
· A minimum of four (4) years of managing operations in an educational setting;
· Computer literacy is a must; and
· Experience in working in a university setting, especially Distance Education/Open and Distance
Learning will have an added advantage