Qualifications

Bachelor’s Education degree in Shona with at least a 2.1 pass or equivalent.

Master of Education degree in Indigenous Languages or equivalent.

A teaching qualification.

PhD or proof of studying for a PhD in the relevant area is an added advantage.

Knowledge of literary criticism is a must

            Competencies and Responsibilities

           The candidate must possess any of the following skills/knowledge:

• Ability to teach Indigenous Languages modules up to undergraduate level
• Theories of Literature and Criticism
• Trends in Contemporary Zimbabwean Dramatic Plays in Indigenous Languages
• Dilectology
• Social History and Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Literature
• Trends in Contemporary Poetry in Zimbabwe
• Theories of Literature And Critical Literary Practice in Africa
• Curriculum and Pedagogical Issues in Indigenous Languages

Applicants must submit 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. Applicants must state the campus of their choice.

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 Friday, 6 October 2023. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.