Zimbabwe
Human Resources & Legal Affairs
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Job Summary
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Soil Science, a Master of Science degree in Soil Science or equivalent 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: Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology and Biochemistry and Land Use Planning. Supervising undergraduate student research projects; Engaging in research and innovation activities within the field of Soil Science. 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Soil Science;
A Master of Science degree in Soil Science or equivalent;
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;
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage.