Lectureship in Biosciences and Biotechnology at Great Zimbabwe University – Masvingo
Employer: Great Zimbabwe University | Location: Masvingo | Category: Education, Training & Teaching
Job Description
Successful applicants shall be expected to teach modules such as Bioinformatics and Molecular Systematics. The ability to teach online will be a distinct advantage. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as allocated by the Head of Department (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 papers 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 such as software, applications, teaching aids, and 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 the Chairperson, Dean, or University Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as allocated by the Head of Department (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 papers 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 such as software, applications, teaching aids, and 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 the Chairperson, Dean, or University Management.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a Doctoral degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology or equivalent. Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered.
- Hold a Masters degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology or equivalent.
- Hold a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification.
- Mandatory teaching experience at tertiary or University level.
- Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without this diploma will be required to obtain one within the first three (3) years of their appointment.
- Hold a Masters degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology or equivalent.
- Hold a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification.
- Mandatory teaching experience at tertiary or University level.
- Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without this diploma will be required to obtain one within the first three (3) years of their appointment.
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