Job Description
Job Description
Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology or equivalent, a Masters degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology 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. Successful applicants shall be expected to teach the following modules, among others: Bioinformatics and Molecular Systematics. The ability to teach online will be a distinct advantage. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain one within the first three (3) years of their appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology or equivalent; Masters degree in Applied Biosciences/ Biotechnology 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;
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage.