Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor - Faculty of the Built Environment, Art and Design at Midlands State University – Gweru

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF VACANCY

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

The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
(b) University Service and Community engagement– the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
(d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services.
(e) Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products.

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, ART AND DESIGN
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT (1 Post)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor – (Full Time)

Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

- BSc in Real Estate Management, Property Development and Estate Management or a related field.
- A MSc/MPhil in Real Estate Management, Property Development and Management, Town and Country Planning, Construction/Building Economics, Urban Studies/Urban Design, Town and Country Planning, Estate Development and Management, Real Estate Studies or a related field.
- A PhD is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial, teaching and research experience is an added advantage.
- Evidence of research and/or publications will be an added advantage.
- Membership of a recognised professional property/real estate body will be an added advantage.
- Should be able to teach at least three of the following modules: Property Development and Valuation, Property Investment, Surveying, Real Estate Management, Environmental Conservation, Town and Country Planning, Materials and Construction, Construction Law, Property Evaluation, Building Services
- The candidate must be capable of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, assess students on Work Related Learning.
- Strong teaching and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to integrate theory with practical industry experience
- Research and academic writing capability.
- Proficiency in relevant digital teaching and real estate management technologies.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous professional development.
- Appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, research output, professional standing, and overall academic achievements.