Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
NB: MSUAS is an equal opportunities employer. To promote gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Agricultural Economics and Development
Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead relevant research activities and supervise students’ research.
- Teach at least three of the following modules:
- Cropping Systems
- Nutrient Cycling and Water Management
- Integrated Post Management
- Grass and Forage Management
Desired Qualifications:
- MSc in Crop Science or equivalent
- BSc in Agriculture Crop Science or equivalent
- A relevant PhD is an added advantage
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education or equivalent is a distinct advantage
Department of Applied Business Sciences
Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead relevant research activities and supervise students’ research
- Teach the following modules:
- Business Communication
- Basic Communication Skills
- Public Relations
Desired Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) in English/Linguistics or equivalent
- MA/MPhil in English/Linguistics or equivalent
- A relevant PhD in English or Linguistics is an added advantage
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Position A: Assistant Lecturer – Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach and supervise undergraduate students’ research work
- Carry out research and have practical experience in cyber security and forensic technical skills, including:
- Network Security
- Computer Security
- Cryptography
- Penetration Testing
- Digital Image Processing
- Computer Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain Technology
- Number Theory
- Defensive Programming
Desired Qualifications:
- BSc in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Systems or equivalent
- Enrollment or willingness to enroll for an MSc degree in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education or equivalent is a distinct advantage
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH are further added advantages
- Experience in developing and teaching online courses is an added advantage
Position B: Assistant Lecturer – Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach and supervise undergraduate students’ research work
- Carry out research and have practical experience in data science, including:
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Mining
- Data Analytics
- Pattern Recognition
- Computer Vision
- Computational Mathematics
- Simulation Modelling
- Artificial Intelligence
- Expert Systems
- Smart Applications
Desired Qualifications:
- BSc in Data Science/Data Analytics/Information Systems or equivalent
- Enrollment or willingness to enroll for an MSc degree in Data Science/Data Analytics or equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education or equivalent is an added advantage
- Relevant professional certifications such as CBIP are added advantages
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) is a distinct advantage
- Experience in developing and teaching online courses is a further added advantage
Position C: Assistant Lecturer – Computer Systems Engineering
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach and supervise undergraduate students’ research work
- Carry out research and have practical experience in computer engineering technical skills, such as:
- Fabrication Technologies for Micro and Nano Devices
- Control Systems Engineering
- Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
- Image Printing and Prototyping Laboratory
Desired Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer and Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent
- Enrollment or willingness to enroll for an MSc in Computer Systems Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education or equivalent is an added advantage
- Relevant professional certifications such as CompTIA, CCNA are distinct advantages
- Experience in developing and teaching online courses is a further advantage
General Duties and Responsibilities for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor:
- Teaching: Deliver lectures in accordance with departmental and faculty guidelines and standards.
- University Service and Community Engagement: Participate in university activities such as meetings, training workshops, conferences, committees, and seminars.
- Research: Engage in active research in their area of specialization, benefiting both students and the university.
- Innovations: Develop innovations leading to the production of goods and services.
- Industrialization: Promote the commercialization of goods and services.
Application Process: Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate), and a detailed curriculum vitae including full personal particulars (full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names, and addresses of three referees) to:
Assistant Registrar – Human Resource
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road
Mutare
Applications must be received by 1400 hours on 16 August 2024. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.