Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Biology, a Master of Science degree in Biology or equivalent degree and a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification. Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Successful applicants shall be expected to teach the following three (3) modules: Applied Plant Biotechnology, Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Biology. Supervising undergraduate student research projects; Engaging in research and innovation activities within the field of Biology; and perform academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor through the Departmental Chairperson. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful candidates without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain the same within the first three years of appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as allocated by HoD - 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 paper 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 - software, applications, teaching aids, 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 Chairperson, Dean or University Management.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Biology;
A Master of Science degree in Biology or equivalent degree;
A relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification;
Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered;
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage.
