University of Zimbabwe

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following
JUNIOR LECTURER/LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR positions
that have arisen in the following Faculties within the University of Zimbabwe:

a) Business Management Sciences and Economics

b) Science
c) Social and Behavioural Sciences
d) University of Zimbabwe Veterinary Science
e) Law
f) Engineering and The Built Environment

1.0 FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS

1.1 Department of Business Enterprise and Management (5 Posts)

1.1.1 Human Capital Management (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Human Capital Management at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
 To supervise research projects of Undergraduate and Masters’ students.
 To research and publish scholarly articles in peer reviewed journals.
 To provide administrative and community services.
 To nurture innovation among students.
 To actively participate in the implementation of the University’s innovation and
industrialisation strategy.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a Bachelor of Business Studies Honours degree in Management or
equivalent.
 Master of Science degree Human Resources Management or equivalent.
 A PhD degree in Human Resources Management is added advantage.

1.1.2 Marketing (3 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Marketing courses.
 To supervise research projects of Undergraduate and Masters’ students.
 To research and publish scholarly articles in peer reviewed journals.
  To provide administrative and community services.
 To nurture innovation among students.
 To actively participate in the implementation of the University’s innovation and
industrialisation strategy.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a Bachelor of Business Studies Honours degree in Marketing or
equivalent.
 Master of Science degree in Strategic Marketing or equivalent.
 A PhD degree Marketing is added advantage.

1.2 Department of Economics and Development (3 Posts)

1.2.1 Natural /Energy Economics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters Levels.
 To teach the following courses at Undergraduate level (level 1 to 4): Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, Natural Resources Economics, Energy Economics, Mineral Economics
and Waste Management Economics.
 To supervise students at both undergraduate and Masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
 To provide community service to the University and beyond.
 To carry out research in his/her areas of interest
 To be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia
 To be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or related field majoring in Economics
or Natural or Energy Economics or equivalent.
 Extensive Industry and Commerce experience at Senior Managerial or Professional level.
 Proven record in University teaching and research, at Masters level, in the areas indicated.
 Applicants should demonstrate a high level of literacy in Information Technology.

1.2.2 Industrial /Trade Economics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters Levels.
 To teach the following courses at Undergraduate level (level 1 to 4): Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, Industrial Organization, Applied Industrial Economics, Mathematical
Techniques for Economists and Econometrics.
 To supervise students at both undergraduate and Masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
  To provide community service to the University and beyond.
 To carry out research in his/her areas of interest
 To be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia
 To be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or related field majoring in Industrial
Economics or Trade or equivalent.
 Extensive Industry and Commerce experience at Senior Managerial or Professional level.
 Proven record in University teaching and research, at Masters level, in the areas indicated.
 Applicants should demonstrate a high level of literacy in Information Technology

1.2.3 Environmental Economics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters Levels.
 To teach the following courses at Undergraduate level (level 1 to 4): Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Environmental Economics and Applied Statistics.
 To supervise students at both undergraduate and Masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
 To provide community service to the University and beyond.
 To carry out research in his/her areas of interest
 To be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia
 To be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or equivalent.
 Extensive Industry and Commerce experience at Senior Managerial or Professional level.
 Proven record in University teaching and research, at Masters level, in the areas indicated.
 Applicants should demonstrate a high level of literacy in Information Technology

1.3 Department of Finance and Accounting (2 Posts)

1.3.1 Information Technology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Introduction
to Computer Systems, Data Communication and Networks and Digital Banking and
Payments Sytems.
 To teach during weekends and public holidays
 To supervise students at both undergraduate and Masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
  To provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
 Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a first degree in Information and Technology or Computer Sciences
and a relevant Masters degree.
 A PhD degree in Information and Technology or Computer Sciences or Business
Management Sciences or relevant field majoring in Information and Technology or
Computer Sciences.
 Extensive Industry and Commerce experience at Senior Managerial or Professional levels.
 Proven record in University teaching and research, at Masters level in the areas indicated.
 Demonstrate a high level of literacy in Information Technology.

1.3.2 Finance/Accountancy (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Advanced
Audit and Investigations, Public Administration, Introduction to Public Sector Management
Accounting, Forensic Accounting Techniques, Banking Theory and Practice, Treasury
Management, Digital Banking and Payments Systems, Performance Management , Public
Sector Law, and Financial Markets and Regulations
 To teach during weekends and public holidays
 To supervise students at both undergraduate and masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
 To provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
 Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a first degree in Accounting or/and Finance.
 A Masters degree in Accountancy or Finance or Business Management Sciences or related
field majoring in Finance or Accountancy.
 A PhD degree in Accountancy or Finance or Business Management Sciences or relevant
field majoring in Finance or Accountancy.
 Extensive Industry and Commerce experience at Senior Managerial or professional level.
 Proven record in University teaching and research, at Masters level in the areas indicated.

1.4 Department of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Studies (4 Posts)

1.4.1 Tourism Marketing (1 Post)

Responsibilities
  To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Principles of
Integrated Tourism Marketing and Hallmark Events Marketing and Management.
 To supervise students at both Undergraduate and Masters levels
 To undertake administrative duties.
 Be able to provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
 Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a first degree in Marketing.
 A relevant Masters degree.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage.

1.4.2 Tourism Informatics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Informatics
and digital and Virtual Tourism Marketing.
 To supervise students at both Undergraduate and Masters levels
 To undertake administrative duties.
 Be able to provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
 Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a first degree in Informatics or equivalent
 A relevant Masters degree.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage.

1.4.3 Culinary Arts and Hotel Catering (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Principles of
Culinary Arts and Institutional Catering, Food preparation and Culinary Practices,
Banqueting and Conferencing, Restaurent Coordination and Floor Planning, Tourism Law,
Regulations and Policies, Strategic Sustainable Tourism Develpment and Destination
Management, Principles of Leisure and Recreation.
 To supervise students at both Undergraduate and Masters levels
 To undertake administrative duties.
 Be able to provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
  Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a Higher National Diploma or first degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel
Catering or equivalent.
 A relevant Masters degree.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage.

1.4.4 Tourism Economics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach at both Undergraduate and Masters levels in the following courses: Tourism
Demand Modeling and Forecasting, International Tourism Finance and Fundamentals of
Economics Tourism Development.
 To supervise students at both Undergraduate and Masters levels.
 To undertake administrative duties.
 Be able to provide community service to the University and beyond.
 Be able to carry out research in his/her areas of interest.
 Be innovative enough to add new knowledge to academia.
 Be able to industrialise and add value within the community in which he/she operates.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a first degree in Economics or equivalent.
 A relevant Masters degree.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage.

2.0 FACULTY OF SCIENCE

2.1 Department of Biological Sciences and Ecology (13 Posts)

2.1.1 Biomathematics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Biomathematics and Research Methods courses at Undergraduate and
Postgraduate levels.
 To assist members of the Department with their research.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Biometrics, Biology
Computation or suitable equivalent with research and teaching experience involving the
design and analysis of experiments.
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
  Must be Computer literate.

2.1.2 Mycology/Biotechnology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Undergraduate students.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in a relevant area.
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 Experience in fungai taxonomy, mycogenetics and biotechnology would be an added
advantage.
2.1.3 Quantitative and Population Genetics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Quantitative and Population
Genetics or related area.
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 The successful candidate should be well versed in areas like types of quantitative traits,
artificial selection, prediction equation, genetic basis of quantitative traits, number of
genes affecting quantitative traits, intensity of selection, heritability, resemblance between
relatives, long-term artificial selection, in-breeding depression, correlated responses and
selection limits.

2.1.4 General Microbiology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Microbiology or related area
 The successful candidate should demonstrate a broad knowledge of the biology of micro-
organisms.

2.1.5 Forensic Science - Legal Aspects (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
  The successful candidate should be have a proven experience in teaching Legal Aspects in
Forensic Science and other related courses in the Forensic field.
 A good understanding of the Forensic Science sector and have extensive forensic training
experience preferably with a professional setting.
2.1.6 Entomology (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Entomology and Pest Management courses to both Undergraduate and
Postgraduate students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline
 Supervise both Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Entomology, Insect Pest
Management or Crop protection
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 Experience in Insect Systematic and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research and/or
teaching with a proven record of publications will be an added advantage.

2.1.7 Ecology (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Ecology courses to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline
 Supervise both Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Ecology
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 Experience in Tropical and Subtropical Systems, with emphasis in ecosystem structure and
functioning will be added advantage.

2.1.8 Invertebrate Zoology (Nematology) (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Parasitology/Histology and Invertebrate Zoology courses to Undergraduate
students.
 To carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Invertebrate Zoology,
Nematology or a related discipline
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.

2.1.9 Animal Ecology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to general undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes, particularly the MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology.
  The applicant will also be expected to carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Animal Ecology or a related
discipline
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 Experience in large mammal ecology

2.1.10 Molecular Genetics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The successful applicant will be expected to teach both Undergraduate and
Postgraduate courses

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Molecular Genetics and an
equivalent research experience
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 Ability to teach Molecular Genetics, Forensic Genetics or Applied Genetics.

2.1.11 Forensic Science - Criminalistics (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the course evolution and
teaching within general undergraduate forensic subject matter.
 To undertake unique research in forensic science area.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science specialising
in Criminalistics
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 The applicant should have a good understanding of the Forensic Science sector and have
extensive forensic training experience preferably within a professional setting.

2.1.12 Plant Physiology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The successful applicant will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes.
 The applicant will also be expected to carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Botany/Plant Science or
related discipline
 A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
 The applicant should have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Photosynthesis, Mineral Nutrition in plants, Water and Water relations or seed Physiology.
2.1.13 Rangeland and Ecology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The successful applicant will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes.
 The applicant will also be expected to carry out and lead research in this discipline

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Ecology
 A PhD degree and experience in tropical and sub-tropical systems, with emphasis in
ecosystem structure and functioning will be an added advantage.

2.2 Department of Geography, Geospatial Sciences and Earth Observation (14

Posts)

2.2.1 Geocomputation and Programming (3 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Geospatial Intelligence and related courses.
 To conduct innovative research leading to the development of marketable geo apps,
bespoke interactive geodatabases for the Asset and Infrastructure Research sub-group.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have an earned PhD or MSc/Mphil degree in Information

Communication Technology or related fields such as Computer Engineering and
Programming.
 Applicants are required to have a demonstrable history of developing innovative
Information Technology products and systems for diverse clients.
 Be a Scientist with strong quantitative and computational skills in fields related to
Cybersecurity, Geocomputation, Computer Programming and Geospatial Algorithms.

2.2.2 Geospatial Health (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To contribute towards research, teaching, innovation and community service.
 Review of curricula for existing and new academic degree programmes, developing state-
of-the-art techniques for modelling the interactions between environment, population and
health as well as conducting cutting-edge research in Spatial Epidemiology and related
fields leading to the development of new geospatial health products and services.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have an earned PhD or MSc/Mphil degree in Spatial Epidemiology or
Geospatial Health with a focus on any of the following: quantitative disease modelling,
disease cluster analysis and surveillance.
  Applicants must show evidence of being good independent scholars in their fields of
specialisation with a proven publication record.
 Be a Scientist with strong quantitative skills in Spatial Epidemiology.

2.2.3 Geospatial Modelling (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To contribute significantly in the co-design, teaching and supervision of Undergraduate
and Postgraduate courses.
 To conduct programmatic research, delivering solutions as well as the development and
commercialization of geospatial products, systems and software.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have an earned PhD or MSc/Mphil degree in Geographical Information
Science, GIS or related fields such as Spatial Analysis.
 Applicants must show evidence of being good independent scholars with at least five (5)
publications in scientific peer reviewed journals.
 Be a Geographic Information Scientist with strong quantitative and modelling skills.

2.2.4 Remote Sensing Scientist (5 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To contribute in the teaching and introduction of new Remote Sensing/Earth Observation
courses.
 Be expected to mobilise funds and conduct cutting-edge research using novel approaches
and state of the art imaging systems to generate results that are solutions to societal
problems.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have an earned PhD or MSc/Mphil degree in Remote Sensing or Earth
Observation with a special focus on both passive and active sensors
 Applicants must show evidence of being good independent scholars in the field of Remote
Sensing and its diverse applications, with at least five (5) publications in scientific peer
reviewed journals.
 Be a Remote Sensing Scientist and Practitioner of good repute.

2.2.5 Water Scientist and Geophysicist (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To design and implement new strategic Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.
 Being at the forefront of innovation based on intergrated application of Mathematics and
imaging technologies to create value through products and services which expand the
customer base.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

  Applicants should have at least MSc/MPhil degree in any of the following fields:
Groundwater Hydrology, Hydro-environmental Modelling, Geophysics and Remote Sensing
of Minerals.
 Applicants should be Water Scientists and Geophysicists with strong quantitative and
modelling skills in fields related to one or more of: Groundwater Hydrology, Hydro-
environmental modelling, Geophysics and Remote Sensing of Minerals.
 Applicants should show evidence of being good independent scholars with a solid research
record; who are productive publishers, innovators, good teachers and post-graduate
supervisors; and who have a demonstrable history of successful research funding.

2.3 Department of Mathematics and Computational Sciences (22 Posts)

2.3.1 Financial Mathematics (4 Posts

2.3.2 Functional Analysis (2 Posts)
2.3.3 Algebra (2 Posts)
2.3.4 Numeric Analysis (3 Posts)
2.3.5 Mathematical Courses in the other Faculties (5 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in the above areas

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree/MSc in Mathematics.
 Teaching experience will be an added advantage.

2.3.6 Statistics (6 Posts)

Responsibilities
 Teaching Undergraduate courses
 Setting and marking examinations
 Supervision of research projects

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science,
Biostatics or related fields
 Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research

2.4 Department of Space Science and Applied Physics (12 Posts)

2.4.1 Electronics/Electronic Instrumentation (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Electronic Instrumentation/instrumentation Physics amongst other courses at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, which include laboratory and project supervision.
 To teach in the Master of Science programme in Applied Physics and to conduct research
in their field of expertise.
  In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Applied Physics with a strong
background in Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation or a relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Electronics and Electronic Instrumentation/instrumentation
Physics.

2.4.2 Geophysics (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Geophysics amongst other courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels,
which include laboratory and project supervision.
 To teach in the MSc programme in Exploration Geophysics, Applied Physics and to conduct
research in their field of expertise.
 In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least an MSc degree in Geophysics with a BSc in Physics or
relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Geophysics.

2.4.3 Meteorology/Atmospheric Physics (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Meteorology, Weather Analysis and Forecasting or Climate Physics and Modelling
amongst other courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, which include
laboratory and project supervision.
 To teach in the MSc programmes in Applied Physics and Agricultural Meteorology, Climate
Science and Climate Systems Modelling.
 To conduct research in their field of expertise.
 In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least an MSc degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Physics or
relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Meteorology or Atmospheric Physics.

2.4.4 Space Science and Technology (2 Posts)

 Responsibilities
 To teach Space Science and Technology courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
and to conduct research in their field of expertise.
 In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least a Master of Science degree in Space Science and a Bachelor
of Science degree in Physics or relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Aerospace Engineering and Avionics, Astronomy, Satellites and
Satellites Communication and Space Weather.

2.4.5 Medical Physics/Applied Physics (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Medical Physics courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
 To develop experiments suitable for the MSc in Medical Physics and BSc Medical Physics
programmes as well as supervise projects.
 In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least an MSc degree in Medical Physics or MSc in Applied Physics
with a strong background in Medical Physics and a BSc in Physics or relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Medical Physics and Medical Nanotechnology.

2.4.6 Solid State Physics/Material Science/Nanotechnology (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Solid State Physics, Material Science, Nanotechnology amongst other courses at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, which include laboratory and project supervision.
 To teach in the MSc programme in Applied Physics, MSc in Nanotechnology and to conduct
research in their field of expertise.
 In line with Education 5.0, the Applicant will also be responsible for innovation, community
service, industrialization, technology transfer and dissemination in their area of expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have at least an MSc degree in Solid State Physics/Material Science or
Nanotechnology with a BSc in Physics or relevant qualification.
 Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, research expertise and
industrial experience in Laser Physics, Photonics, Material Science and Nanotechnology.
3.0 FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

3.1 Department of Architecture and Real Estate (15 Posts)

3.1.1 Construction and Building Technology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To lecture in Building Principles and Elements, Building Design and Constriction, Building
Services and Building Materials.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Real Estate, Rural and Urban Planning or
Architecture with at least a 2.1
 A good Master degree with at least a Merit in Construction Management or Building
Economics or equivalent.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.

3.1.2 Real Estate Finance and Investment (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To lecture in Investment in Real Estate, Financial Management in Real Estate Development
and Managing Real Estate Accounts plus other courses.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Real Estate or equivalent with at least a 2.1.
 A Master degree with at least a Merit in Real Estate Finance and Investment or equivalent.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.

3.1.3 Development Planning Techniques and Methods (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach courses in Planning Techniques and Quantitative Techniques.
 To carry out research and supervise Undergraduate and Postgraduate students’
dissertations.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a good first degree in Rural and Urban Planning, Real Estate or
equivalent with at least a 2.1.
 A Master degree in Rural and Urban Planning, Real Estate or equivalent with at least a
merit.
 A PhD in any of the above areas is an added advantage.
  The Applicant must have sufficient background in Quantitative Techniques, Statistics,
Mathematics and Computer Applications.

3.1.4 Environmental and Urban Design (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach other Planning courses offered in the Department of Rural and Urban Planning.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning, Architecture or
equivalent with at least a 2.1.
 A good Master degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent with a strong emphasis in
Design and Architecture or Spatial Planning and Architecture with at least a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in University teaching and evidence of ability to initiate, manage, complete and
publish research-related consulting activities is an added advantage.
 Practical design experience would be an added advantage.

3.1.5 Project Planning (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Project Planning, Project Design and Project Appraisal.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Rural and Urban Planning, Project Planning or equivalent with a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Project Planning, Project Design and Project Appraisal.

3.1.6 Real Estate Development and Project Planning (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance and Real Estate
Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Real Estate or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Investment Appraisal and Management and experience in University
teaching will be an added advantage.

3.1.7 Planning Policy and Management (1 Post)

 Responsibilities
 To teach Policy Analysis and Planning and Research Methods plus other courses.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning with at least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Policy Analysis and Planning, Rural and Urban Planning, Development
Planning or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A relevant PhD is an advantage.
 Experience in Project Planning, Project Design and Project Appraisal.

3.1.8 Rural Development and Management (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Rural Development and Management related courses at both Undergraduate and
Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning, or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Policy Analysis and Planning, Rural and Urban Planning, Development
Planning or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A relevant PhD is an advantage.
 Specialisation in Rural Development and Management is a prerequisite.

3.1.9 Transport Planning (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Transport Planning courses to the third and fourth year students of the BSc Rural
and Urban Planning programme as well as in the Department’s Postgraduate programmes.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning, or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Transport Planning or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A relevant PhD is an advantage.
 Membership of the Chartered Institute of Transport will be an advantage.
 Applicants are expected to be trained in all aspects of Transport Planning and Traffic
Engineering which include: Transport Planning, Transport Infrastructure Design and Traffic
Engineering, Transport Economics, Transport Policy and Planning, Project Analysis and
Evaluation, Transport Administration and Management.

3.1.10 Urban Regional Planning – Spatial (1 Post)

Responsibilities
  To teach and research in Regional Planning, Regional Development Planning and Strategic
Planning.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning, or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A relevant PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Regional Planning, Master Planning and Regional Planning Studio.

3.1.11 Project Management (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Project Management, Project Finance, Project Appraisal and
Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Rural and Urban Planning, or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Rural and Urban Planning, Project Management or equivalent with at
least a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Project Management, Project Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation.

3.1.12 Valuation and Property Development (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Valuation, Property Development and Facilities Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Real Estate or equivalent with at least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Real Estate or equivalent with a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Valuation, Property Development and Investment.

3.1.13 Quantity Surveying (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Building Economics, Construction Management and Building
Materials.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with at least a
2.1.
 A Masters degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with at least a Merit.
  A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction Materials, Building Economics,
Construction Management and Building Materials.

3.1.14 Property Facility Management (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Property Facility Management, Building Services and Property
Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Real Estate Management or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Real Estate or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Facilities Management, Property Facility Management, Building Services and
Property Management.

3.1.15 Valuation (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and research in Valuation, Property Law and Research Methods including
Quantitative Techniques.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a basic degree in Real Estate Management or equivalent with at
least a 2.1.
 A Masters degree in Real Estate or equivalent with at least a Merit.
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage.
 Experience in Valuation Methods and Techniques, Statutory Valuation and Building
Systems.

3.2 Department of Demography, Settlement and Development (4 Posts

Responsibilities
 To teach Population Policies and Programmes, Public Health Issues, Technical Demography
and Social Science Research courses.
 To provide academic leadership in both teaching and research, community service,
innovation and industrialisation.
 To contribute to the administration of the Department and liaise and communicate
effectively with a wide range of collaborating partners throughout the sub-region including
NGOs, Government Agencies and donors.
 Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
 Applicants should have at least a Masters degree in Demography or Population Studies.
 A PhD degree in any of the following areas will be an added advantage: Population Policies
and Programmes, Public Health Issues, Technical Demography and Social Science Research.

3.3 Department of Governance and Public Management (8 Posts)

3.3.1 Public Administration – Public Policy and Public Sector Reforms (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach courses in Government and Public Management at both Undergraduate and
Postgraduate levels.
 To provide academic leadership in both teaching and research, contribute to the
administration of the Department if so required, liaise and communicate effectively with a
wide range of collaborating partners throughout the sub-region including NGOs,
Government Agencies, local authorities and donors.
 To provide innovative and industrialisation leadership in the areas of Public Policy and
Public Sector Management Reforms.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should hold a BSc honours degree in Administration/Public Management (at
least a 2.1 degree class).
 Master of Science degree in Public Administration.
 A PhD degree in Public Administration is an added advantage.

3.3.2 Public Administration – State Institutions and Devolution (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach courses in Government and Public Management at both Undergraduate and
Postgraduate levels.
 To provide academic leadership in both teaching and research, contribute to the
administration of the Department if so required, liaise and communicate effectively with a
wide range of collaborating partners throughout the sub-region including NGOs,
Government Agencies, local authorities and donors.
 To provide innovative and industrialisation leadership in the areas of State Institutions and
Devolution.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should hold a BSc honours degree in Administration/Public Management (at
least a 2.1 degree class).
 Master of Science degree in Public Administration.
 A PhD degree in Public Administration is an added advantage.

3.3.3 Peace and Security/Conflict Management (3 Posts)

 Responsibilities
 To teach courses in Political Science at Undergraduate level and in the Masters in
International Relations degree programme.
 To provide academic leadership in both teaching and research, contribute to the
administration of the Department if so required, liaise and communicate effectively with a
wide range of collaborating partners throughout the sub-region including NGOs,
Government Agencies, local authorities and donors.
 To provide innovative and industrialisation leadership in the areas of Peace and Conflict
Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should hold a BSc honours in Political Science (at least a 2.1 degree class).
 Master of Science degree in International Relations/Peace and Security/Conflict
Management.
 A PhD degree in Political Science/International Relations is an added advantage.

3.3.4 Constitutional Law/Administrative Law/International Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach courses Law courses in Political Science/International Relations and Public Management
programmes at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
 To supervise Undergraduate and Postgraduate research.
 To provide academic leadership in both teaching and research, contribute to the
administration of the Department if so required, liaise and communicate effectively with a
wide range of collaborating partners throughout the sub-region including NGOs,
Government Agencies, local authorities and donors.
 To provide innovative and industrialisation leadership in the areas of International Law,
and Constitutional Rights.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Laws degree with a high standard of achievement.
 A Masters degree in International Relations/Public Administration/Law.
 A PhD holder or a candidate progressing towards attaining a PhD degree in the area of
Constitutional Law/ Administrative Law/International Law is preferable.

3.4 Department of Social Work (6 Posts)

3.4.1 Social Policy/Child Welfare/Gerontology (1 Post )

Responsibilities
 To teach Social Policy, Child Welfare, Gerontology, Counselling and all Social Work
methods courses.
  To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) courses at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Masters degree in
Social Work.
 A PhD will be an added advantage.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have a good track record in Social Work Practice, research and publications.

3.4.2 Clinical Social Work/Social Pathology (1Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Clinical Social Work, Social Policy, Social Pathology, Child Welfare and all Social
Work Methods.
 To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) course at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Masters degree in
Social Work and a relevant PhD.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have a good track record in Social Work Practice, research and publications.
 Experience in teaching Social Work courses is an advantage.

3.4.3 Research Methods (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods at Postgraduate level.
 To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) courses at Postgraduate
levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Masters degree in
Social Work
 A relevant PhD degree.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have a minimum of five (5) years Social Work practice.

3.4.4 Family and Child Welfare/Counselling (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Social Policy, Family and Child Welfare, Counselling and all Social Work methods
courses.
  To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) course at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Masters degree in
Social Work
 A relevant PhD degree.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have a good track record in Social Work Practice, research and publications.
 Experience in teaching Social Work courses is an advantage.

3.4.5 Socio-Economic Development/Rural and Urban Development (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Rural and Urban Development, Social Policy, Socio-Economic Development and
all Social Work methods course.
 To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) course at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Masters degree in
Social Work and a relevant PhD.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have a good track record in Social Work Practice, research and publications.
 Experience in teaching Social Work courses is an advantage.

3.4.6 Social Work Practice (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate course.
 To supervise dissertations and assess practical learning (fieldwork) course at
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Masters degree in
Social Work.
 A relevant PhD is an added advantage.
 He/She must also be a registered Social Worker in terms of the Social Workers Act
[Chapter 27:21] or be eligible to register.
 He/She must have good social work practice, research and publications skills.
 Experience in teaching Social Work courses is an advantage.
 Be able to deliver work done as informed by Education 5.0.

3.5 Department of Sociology/Community and Social Development (3 Posts)

3.5.1 Monitoring and Evaluation (1Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Monitoring and Evaluation courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate
levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have a basic degree in Sociology
 A Masters degree in Sociology/Monitoring and Evaluation.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage

3.5.2 Industrial Sociology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Industrial Sociology courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have a basic degree in Sociology
 A Masters degree in Sociology.
 A PhD degree is an added advantage
 Quantitative Research skills

3.5.3 Anthropology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Introductory and Postgraduate modules in Anthropology.
 To supervise PhD students.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have a basic degree in Sociology
 A Masters degree in Sociology/Anthropology.
 A PhD degree in Anthropology.

4.0 UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

4.1 Department of Paraclinical Veterinary Studies

4.1.1 Veterinary Pharmacology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Pharmacology and Clinical Veterinary Pharmacology to both
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.
 Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
 Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Pharmacology and Veterinary Science degree
registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Pharmacology
may be considered.

4.1.2 Veterinary Toxicology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Toxicology to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Veterinary
students and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Toxicology and a Veterinary Science degree
registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Toxicology may
be considered.

4.1.3 Veterinary Pathology (3 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Pathology to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Veterinary
students and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Veterinary Pathology and a Veterinary Science
degree registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Pathology may be
considered.

4.1.4 Veterinary Microbiology – Bacteriology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Microbiology courses (Bacteriology, Mycology and Mycoplasmology,
Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics) to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Veterinary students and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

  Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Veterinary Microbiology and a Veterinary Science
degree registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Microbiology may
be considered.

4.1.5 Veterinary Microbiology – Immunology (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Microbiology courses (Immunology, Vaccinology, Clinical pathology
and Laboratory Diagnostics) to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Veterinary students
and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Veterinary Microbiology and a Veterinary Science
degree registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Microbiology may
be considered.

4.1.6 Veterinary Parasitology (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach Veterinary Parasitology to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Veterinary
students and should carry out research in the discipline.
 To participate in student clinical rounds, supervise student research projects and be
involved in University Community Service.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in Veterinary Parasitology and a Veterinary Science
degree registrable with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe.
 Applicants with a good Masters degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Parasitology may
be considered.

5.0 FACULTY OF LAW

5.1 Department of Private Law (6 Posts)

5.1.1 Business Law (2 Posts)

Responsibilities
 Applicants should be qualified to teach courses and research principally within the
Private Law field, particularly in the area of Business Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

  A Masters degree from a Roman-Dutch jurisdiction
 Postgraduate training in Business Law and experienced to teach and supervise
students at postgraduate level.

5.1.2 Law of Delict (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 Applicants should be qualified to teach courses and research principally within the
Private Law field, particularly in the area of Law of Delict.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
 A Masters degree from a Roman-Dutch jurisdiction
 Post-graduate training in Law of Delict and experienced to teach and supervise
students at post-graduate level.

5.1.3 Insurance and Intellectual Property Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 Applicants should be qualified to teach courses and research principally within the
Private Law field, particularly in the area of Insurance and Intellectual Property
Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 A Masters degree from a Roman-Dutch jurisdiction
 Post-graduate training in Insurance and Intellectual Property law and experienced
to teach and supervise students at post-graduate level.

5.1.4 Commercial Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 Applicants should be qualified to teach courses and research principally within the
Private Law field, particularly in the area of Commercial Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 A Masters degree from a Roman-Dutch jurisdiction
 Post-graduate training in Commercial Law and experienced to teach and supervise
students at post-graduate level.

5.1.5 Property Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 Applicants should be qualified to teach courses and research principally within the
Private Law field, particularly in the area of Property Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 A Masters degree from a Roman-Dutch jurisdiction
  Post-graduate training in Property Law and experienced to teach and supervise
students at post-graduate level.

5.2 Department of Public Law (4 Posts)

5.2.1 Public International Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The applicant must have competence to teach one or more courses offered in the
Department of Public Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in this field.
 A PhD will be an added advantage

5.2.2 Human Rights Law (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The applicant must have competence to teach one or more courses offered in the
Department of Public Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in this field.
 A PhD will be an added advantage

5.2.3 Statutory Interpretation (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 The applicant must have competence to teach one or more courses offered in the
Department of Public Law.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in this field.
 A PhD will be an added advantage

5.2.4 International Humanitarian Law (1 Post )

Responsibilities
 The applicant must have competence to teach one or more courses offered in the
Department of Public Law.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
 Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in this field.
 A PhD will be an added advantage
5.3 Department of Procedural Law (1 Post)

5.3.1 Accounting for Legal Practitioners (1 Post)

Responsibilities
 To teach and supervise projects for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Applicants should hold at least a foundation degree in Law, a Masters in either
Accounting or Law and a PhD for those appointed to teach in the LL.M programme.
 Must also be a registered and practising legal practitioners with at least 3
years post-registration experience.
 Applicants with research experience and/or expertise in teaching two or more of
the following disciplines are encouraged to apply: Insurance Law, Intellectual
Property Law, Roman and Roman-Dutch Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights Law,
Tax Law, Interpretation of Statutes/Legislative Drafting, Public International Law,
International Human Rights Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice, Advocacy
Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Legal Ethics and Clinical and Practical Skills.

6.0 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Department of Architecture and Real Estate (4 Posts)

Responsibilities
 To teach and supervise projects for Undergraduate students

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

 Master’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent
 A PhD in the same area is an added advantage
 Membership of a professional body
 Strengths in computer applicants in architecture and modelling, architecture
design/prototypes, urban design, building systems and technology, history of
architecture, architectural practice and any other specializations in architecture.

APPLICATIONS

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a
Curriculum Vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth;
certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and
experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should
be addressed to:

Deputy Registrar, Human Resources

University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 116.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 06 November 2020. Please note that only short-
listed candidates will be contacted.