Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
(b) University Service and Community engagement – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
(d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services
(e) Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Politics and Public Management- Harare Campus
Full Time Posts: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 Posts)
Qualifications
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- A relevant first degree with a background in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies and Political Administration with an Upper Second (2.1) class or better.
- A relevant Masters Degree in the above mentioned fields.
- A relevant PhD.
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate must be capable of supervising Masters and Doctoral research and teach the following modules:
- Theories of International Relations
- International Justice Systems
- Global, Peace and Security Studies
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Foreign Policy
- International Institutions
- International Political Economy.
Department of Politics and Public Management- Zvishavane Campus
Full Time Posts: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 Posts)
Qualifications
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- A relevant first degree with a background in Political Science, International Relations, Politics and Public Management with an Upper Second (2.1) or better.
- A relevant Masters Degree in the above mentioned fields.
- A relevant PhD is an added advantage.
- Relevant teaching and research experience at University level is a must.
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate must be capable of supervising Masters and undergraduate research and teach the following modules:
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Constitutional Law
- International Politics
- International Organisations
- Modern Political Theory
- Africa’s Political Economy
- Gender Studies for Social Sciences
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six sets of applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, academic qualifications, work experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three contactable referees addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
Private Bag 9055
GWERU
ZIMBABWE
Closing date for applications is 22 January 2021. Note that only short-listed applicants will be communicated to.