Job Description
Job Description
LECTURER (6)
Description
The candidates should be able to teach any three (3) courses in Geometallurgy and Mining Engineering that include Mine Planning and Design, Mine Safety, Health & Environment, Mine Surveying & GIS, Computer Aided Design in Geometallurgy
and Mining Engineering, Surface & Underground Mining Technology, Principles of Machinery Design, Mining Machinery, Materials Handling & Services , Mine Ventilation Practice, Explosives & Blasting Technology, Mineral Economics, Mining Project Evaluation, Extractive Metallurgy Applications and other Geometallurgy and Mining Engineering related courses. The Department reserves the right to allocate courses for teaching.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties
Teaching and learning
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Facilitating learning and examining academic modules for Undergraduate and postgraduate students;
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Advise students and collaborate with faculty on teaching and learning within and across Departments, and the University;
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Develop teaching and learning materials and
handouts for the assigned module(s) or as assigned by the Head of Department;
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Conduct periodic review of teaching and learning materials and adapt course materials as informed by research. Contributing to
the review and enhancement of the curriculum;
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Design and implement a regime for both formative and summative assessment within the framework of the General Academic Regulations and the related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
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Provide
academic and career guidance to candidates and
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Supervising both Undergraduate and Postgraduate
students’ research activities in their fields of specialization.
Research
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Publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
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Participating in internal and external Research
Clusters to promote collaborative research;
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Seeking funding for research projects through
grant applications;
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Supervising students' research activities and
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Attending local, regional, and international
research conferences.
University
Service/Community Engagement
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Taking some administrative responsibilities
related to the department such as: student admissions and induction programmes;
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Developing and implementing new methods of
teaching to reflect changes in research;
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Participate in Departmental, Faculty Boards and
University Committees and
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Participate in peer review of research by
colleagues in the same field.
Innovation,
Industrialisation and Community Engagement
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Representing
the institution at professional conferences and seminars and contributing to
these as necessary;
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Pursue
applied research leading to innovation and industrialization;
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Actively participate in Department and Faculty
innovation, industrialization and community engagement initiatives;
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Nurture and promote students’ innovation and industrialization efforts and
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Establishing
collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations. participating in external working groups. Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff training activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications And Experience
At least a Master’s
Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing/Metallurgical Engineering,
Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, or related field;
BSc (Hons) Degree or
equivalent in Mining/Rock Mechanics Engineering, with at least a Lower Second
(2.2) degree classification.
A PhD in Mineral
Resources Evaluation, Extraction, Processing and Management fields, as well as
teaching experience at a university level will be an added advantage.
Some teaching experience at
tertiary level and publications in related field or hands-on mining industry
experience in related fields, as well membership of a professional body such as
the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers is not a must but desirable
Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Good organizational and time management abilities.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in educational technology and learning
management systems.
A commitment to student success and lifelong learning.