VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently-abled people are encouraged to apply
ACADEMIC STAFF
FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Full Professor Animal Production (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master of Science degree in Animal Science or MSc in Dairy Science or a related field.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree in Animal Science or BSc in Livestock Production or a related field.
- A PhD in Animal Science or Dairy Science or a related field will be an added advantage.
- The incumbent should be able to teach the following modules:
- Dairy Production
- Animal Products Processing
- Beef, Sheep and Goat Production
- Any other Animal Production module assigned by the departmental board.
- Teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage.
- A record of scholarly contribution in at least one refereed journal will be an added advantage.
- Practical experience in dairy production, beef cattle production, or small ruminant production will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute significantly to teaching, research, curriculum development, innovation and industrialisation activities.
- Participate in community outreach activities.
- Participate in agriculture animal production income generating activities.
- Supervise students’ projects.
- Invigilate examinations.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the department or university administration.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Full Professor Biostatistics (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biostatistics or MSc in Biostatistics and Epidemiology or MSc in Biometry or MSc in Statistics or a related field.
- A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree in Biostatistics or BSc (Hons) in Biostatistics and Epidemiology or a BSc (Hons) in Biometry or BSc (Hons) in Statistics or a related field.
- Alternatively, candidates may hold a BSc (Honours) in Animal Science or BSc in Livestock Sciences or BSc Animal Production and Health or related field as their first degree.
- A PhD in Biostatistics or Biostatistics and Epidemiology or Biometry or Statistics or Animal Science or a related field will be an added advantage.
- The incumbent should be able to teach the following modules:
- Introduction to Statistics
- Statistical Methods and Experimental Designs
- Research Methods
- Ability to apply statistical methodologies in animal production and health contexts is essential.
- Proficiency in one of the statistical software packages (SAS, R, STATA, SPSS, GENSTAT) is required.
- Experience in the design of animal and crop science experiments, handling of animal experimental data will be an added advantage.
- Teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage.
- A record of scholarly contribution in at least one refereed journal will be an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, innovation and industrialisation activities.
- Provide statistical consulting services to students and staff within the department.
- Participate in community outreach and extension activities.
- Supervise students’ research projects.
- Invigilate examinat
Teaching Assistant – Animal Health (1 Post)
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) Degree or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree in Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Physiology, Animal Production and Health, Animal Health and Production Extension, or a related field.
- Alternatively, the candidate may hold a Diploma in Animal Production and Health or a Diploma in Veterinary Sciences, and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Production and Health, Animal Science, Animal Science and Technology, Livestock Sciences, or a related field.
- The applicant must have a degree classification of at least 2.1.
- Applicants must be 30 years or below at the time of application.
- Successful applicants are expected to enrol in a relevant Master’s degree program within the first year of employment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist lecturers in delivering tutorials.
- Mark students’ assignments and tests.
- Support student research projects.
- Participate in community outreach activities.
- Contribute to university agricultural income-generating projects.
- Invigilate exams.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS AND SURVEYING
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor/ Full Professor(4 Posts) Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification.
- A Master’s Degree in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying is required.
- A PhD qualification in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying will be an added advantage.
- Teaching experience at a tertiary level will be an added advantage.
- The candidate should be able to teach any three of the following modules:
- Engineering Survey
- Land Law
- Rural and Spatial Planning
- Hydrographic Surveying
- Surveying CAD
- Environmental Design/Planning
- Mine Survey
- Cadastral Survey
- Survey Computations
- The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in their area of specialization leading to tangible products and services.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Lecturer Post
- Contribute significantly to the teaching, research, curriculum development, innovation, and industrialization activities.
- Participate in community outreach activities.
- Participate in University income generating projects.
- Supervise students’ research projects.
- Participate in the invigilation of examinations.
Teaching Assistant: Geomatics and Surveying (1 Post)
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent in Geomatics and Surveying or a related field with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification from a reputable institution.
- Applicants should have graduated no more than two (2) years before the time of applying.
- Applicants should be 30 years old or below.
- The candidate must be able to assist in research and delivery of lectures.
- Successful applicants are expected to enroll for a relevant Master’s Degree within the first year of employment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Lecturers in delivering tutorials.
- Participate in community outreach activities.
- Participate in University income generating projects.
- Any other duties assigned.
DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Full Professor: Mining Engineering(3 Posts)
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification.
- A Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent is required.
- A PhD qualification in Mining Engineering will be an added advantage.
- Teaching experience at a tertiary level will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must be able to teach any three modules in the Department of Mining Engineering.
- The applicant is expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in his/her area of specialization leading to tangible products and services
REGISTRAR’S DEPARTMENT
Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Student Records (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- The ideal applicants should possess five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Statistics, Mathematics, or Operations Research.
- Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Operations Research.
- At least two (2) years post-qualification experience in an Admissions or Statistics related field.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Student Records will be responsible for the following:
- Assist in the management of the University admissions systems, procedures, and processes.
- Assist in the management of student recruitment, admission, registration, and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Ensure the accuracy of student records and statistics.
- Design, distribute, and receive application forms in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Registrar.
- Assist in student recruitment advertisements.
- Assist in the management of the student database and generate reports as required.
- Perform secretariat duties to University committees.
Personal Assistant to the Registrar (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management, Administration, or Human Resources and at least three (3) years of experience in the secretarial field; OR
- A Higher National Diploma in Office Management (HEXCO) and at least five (5) years of experience in the secretarial field; OR
- A National Diploma in Secretarial Studies (HEXCO) and at least seven (7) years of experience in the secretarial field.
- Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language.
Qualities
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational skills; able to plan, manage, and coordinate the Registrar’s diary.
- Ability to handle confidential matters.
- Reliability, loyalty, and dedication are essential qualities.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading skills and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Be of mature disposition.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as the first point of contact for the Registrar’s Office and manages communication, including highly confidential information.
- Produces quality reports, presentations, letters, and memoranda.
- Manages the Registrar’s itinerary.
- Collates relevant papers and documents in preparation for scheduled meetings.
- Manages a systematic manual and electronic records management system.
Chief Secretary (10 Posts)
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies (HEXCO).
- At least five (5) Ordinary Level Passes, including English Language.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
Qualities
- Computer literacy is a must.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading skills and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Candidates must be of mature disposition with initiative, able to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and proficient in English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keeping of Supervisor’s diary.
- Making appointments and bookings for the Supervisor.
- Typing and record keeping.
- Attending to incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
- Receiving papers for meetings and preparing files for the meetings.
- Making arrangements for meeting venues.
- Handling and sorting mail.
- Taking minutes.
- Photocopying and printing documents for the office.
- Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Senior Secretary (10 Posts)
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies (HEXCO).
- At least five (5) Ordinary Level Passes, including English Language.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
Qualities
- Computer literacy is a must.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading skills and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Candidates must be of mature disposition with initiative, able to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and proficient in English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keeping of Supervisor’s diary.
- Making appointments and bookings for the Supervisor.
- Typing and record keeping.
- Attending to incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
- Receiving papers for meetings and preparing files for the meetings.
- Making arrangements for meeting venues.
- Handling and sorting mail.
- Taking minutes.
- Photocopying and printing documents for the office.
- Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.
