MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 Posts)
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science / BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering / or an equivalent in the relevant field with at least a 2.1 pass.
- MSc Computer Science / MSc Computer Systems Engineering / MSc Cybersecurity/ MSc Software Engineering or an equivalent in the relevant field.
- PhD in Computer Science/ PhD in Computer Systems Engineering or studying towards the PhD in Computer Science/ Computer Systems Engineering or an equivalent in the relevant field is an added advantage.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education or an equivalent is an added advantage.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals are an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Candidate must be capable of teaching and supervising undergraduate students’ research work, and should be proficient in teaching the following modules:
- Programming languages,
- Mobile Application Development,
- Software Engineering,
- Digital Image Processing,
- Cybersecurity,
- Digital Forensics,
- Coding Theory,
- Cryptanalysis and Development of Cryptosystems,
- Artificial Intelligence,
- Machine Learning,
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics,
- Data Communications and Computer Networks,
- Digital Signal Processing and
- Digital Logic Gates.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 27 January 2026. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.
NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.
To apply for this job email your details to academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw