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Great Zimbabwe University- GZULecturer: Risk Management And Insurance - Full Time Post
Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Risk Management And Insurance. This position involves delivering instruction at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising…
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Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Risk Management And Insurance. This position involves delivering instruction at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising student research projects, and contributing to institutional committees. The role requires candidates to manage a minimum of 12 teaching hours per week, develop course materials aligned with ZIMCHE standards, and conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Successful candidates will also participate in community outreach,…
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Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Risk Management And Insurance. This position involves delivering instruction at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising student research projects, and contributing to institutional committees.
The role requires candidates to manage a minimum of 12 teaching hours per week, develop course materials aligned with ZIMCHE standards, and conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Successful candidates will also participate in community outreach, create innovative teaching methods, and engage in departmental income-generating projects.
Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses for a minimum of 12 hours per week as allocated by the Head of Department
- Develop and update modules, course materials, and e-learning content meeting ZIMCHE guidelines
- Prepare, moderate, grade, and oversee coursework and examinations in accordance with GZU policy
- Supervise student dissertations, projects, and work-related learning
- Produce research and publish papers in peer-reviewed, accredited journals
- Engage in community outreach initiatives connecting institutional knowledge to local challenges
- Design innovative instructional approaches, creative works, patents, or prototypes
- Turn research findings into practical innovations such as software, applications, or business models
- Commercialize innovations into tangible goods and services
- Take part in income generation initiatives for the School and Department
- Serve on University, School, and Departmental committees
Requirements
- Hold a Master of Science degree in Risk Management and Insurance or Actuarial Science
- Hold a relevant first degree with a minimum of an upper second (2.1) degree classification
- Possess professional experience in industry
- Demonstrate prior teaching experience at the university or tertiary level
- Be capable of supervising student research and Masters dissertations
- Be able to teach at least three specified undergraduate modules in the discipline
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Risk Management and Insurance or Actuarial Science
- Demonstrated progress toward completing a relevant Doctoral degree
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time post.
What are the educational requirements for applicants?
Applicants must hold a Master of Science degree in Risk Management and Insurance or Actuarial Science, along with a relevant first degree classified at an upper second (2.1) level or higher. Candidates with a Doctoral degree in the same fields, or those showing progress toward a Doctoral degree, are also considered.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 08/11/2026.
What is the salary and location for this job?
The posting does not specify the salary or the geographic location.
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