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Great Zimbabwe University- GZUEnvironmental Chemistry (Lectureship) (1 Post) - Full Time Teaching Post
Great Zimbabwe University is seeking a full-time lecturer for an Environmental Chemistry teaching position. This role involves instructing students, conducting academic research, and contributing to university…
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Great Zimbabwe University is seeking a full-time lecturer for an Environmental Chemistry teaching position. This role involves instructing students, conducting academic research, and contributing to university committees and community programs. It suits educators and researchers with a background in applied chemistry and relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level. The successful candidate will instruct undergraduate and postgraduate classes for a minimum of 12 hours weekly, create and update learning materials…
Job Description
Great Zimbabwe University is seeking a full-time lecturer for an Environmental Chemistry teaching position. This role involves instructing students, conducting academic research, and contributing to university committees and community programs. It suits educators and researchers with a background in applied chemistry and relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level.
The successful candidate will instruct undergraduate and postgraduate classes for a minimum of 12 hours weekly, create and update learning materials that meet ZIMCHE guidelines, and administer examinations according to institutional policies. Additional duties include overseeing student research projects, publishing scholarly papers, engaging in community outreach, and assisting with income-generating initiatives within the department or school. The institution also expects faculty members to translate research findings into practical innovations, commercial products, or new business models.
Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate instruction for at least 12 hours per week as assigned by the Head of Department
- Design and update course outlines, learning content, and module materials according to ZIMCHE standards
- Prepare, moderate, grade, and oversee coursework and examinations under the GZU Examinations Policy
- Guide student projects, dissertations, and experiential learning placements
- Perform research and release peer-reviewed publications in accredited academic journals
- Engage in community outreach programs that connect university expertise with local issues
- Create novel instructional techniques, patents, prototypes, or creative works
- Translate research outputs into functional applications, software, business models, or teaching aids
- Commercialize innovations into tangible goods and services
- Engage in departmental, school, and university committee work
- Contribute to department or school income-generating projects
- Complete other duties assigned by the Chairperson, Dean, or University Management
Requirements
- Must hold a relevant first degree with a minimum classification of an upper second (2.1)
- Must possess a relevant Master degree in Applied Chemistry or an equivalent field
- Must hold a Doctoral degree in Applied Chemistry or an equivalent field, or demonstrate ongoing progress toward obtaining one
- Must have prior teaching experience at the university or tertiary level
Qualifications
- Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education is an advantage
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What are the core educational requirements for this position?
Applicants must have a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) classification, a Master degree in Applied Chemistry or equivalent, and a Doctoral degree in Applied Chemistry or equivalent. Candidates showing progress toward a relevant Doctoral degree will also be considered.
Is teaching experience mandatory for the role?
Yes, teaching experience at the university or tertiary level is required.
What is the employment type and remote work policy?
The posting specifies a full-time teaching post, but it does not state a remote work policy or location details.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for applications is 08/11/2026.
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