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Great Zimbabwe University- GZULecturer : Applied Geographic Information Science And Earth - Full Time Teaching Post
Great Zimbabwe University is hiring a full-time Lecturer in Applied Geographic Information Science and Earth. This academic position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate programs,…
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Great Zimbabwe University is hiring a full-time Lecturer in Applied Geographic Information Science and Earth. This academic position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, designing curriculum materials, overseeing student research, and engaging in scholarly publication. The role is suited for education professionals with a background in geographic information systems who can contribute to teaching, innovation, and departmental administration at the university level. Selected candidates will handle a minimum…
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Great Zimbabwe University is hiring a full-time Lecturer in Applied Geographic Information Science and Earth. This academic position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, designing curriculum materials, overseeing student research, and engaging in scholarly publication. The role is suited for education professionals with a background in geographic information systems who can contribute to teaching, innovation, and departmental administration at the university level.
Selected candidates will handle a minimum of twelve hours of classroom teaching per week across modules such as Web GIS, Cartography, Geodatabase Design and Management, and Computer Programming for Geographic Information Systems. Faculty members are also expected to participate in community outreach, support income-generating projects within the department, and help commercialize research innovations into practical goods and services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses for at least twelve hours per week
- Design and review course outlines, teaching materials, and e-learning content according to ZIMCHE standards
- Prepare, administer, moderate, and grade coursework and exams based on university policy
- Oversee student projects, dissertations, and work-related learning placements
- Perform research and publish peer-reviewed articles in accredited journals
- Take part in community outreach programs that connect academic expertise to local issues
- Create innovative teaching approaches, prototypes, patents, or creative works
- Turn research findings and innovations into software, applications, or commercial products
- Contribute to income-generating projects for the department and school
- Serve on departmental, school, and university committees
Requirements
- Possess a relevant first degree with an upper second class classification
- Hold a Master degree in Geographic Information Science or an equivalent field
- Demonstrate prior teaching experience at a tertiary or university level
- Obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education within the first three years of appointment if not already held
Qualifications
- Hold a Doctoral degree in Geographic Information Science or an equivalent discipline
- Provide evidence of progress toward obtaining a relevant Doctoral degree
- Possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time teaching post.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must hold a relevant first degree with at least an upper second class classification, a Master degree in Geographic Information Science or equivalent, and mandatory tertiary teaching experience. A Doctoral degree or progress toward one is also required or considered.
Are benefits or salary details specified?
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What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply is August 11, 2026.
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