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Midlands State UniversityLecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Post Full-Time)
Midlands State University seeks a qualified academic to fill a full-time position as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor within the Faculty of Business…
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Midlands State University seeks a qualified academic to fill a full-time position as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor within the Faculty of Business Sciences. Based at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Harare, this on-site role involves academic instruction in specific business modules, active participation in institutional service, and the pursuit of research, innovations, and industrialisation. The position suits educators and scholars with expertise in commercial…
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks a qualified academic to fill a full-time position as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor within the Faculty of Business Sciences. Based at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Harare, this on-site role involves academic instruction in specific business modules, active participation in institutional service, and the pursuit of research, innovations, and industrialisation.
The position suits educators and scholars with expertise in commercial disciplines who can deliver instruction in Innovation Management and Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs. Responsibilities span classroom teaching following faculty guidelines, contributing to department and university meetings, workshops, and seminars, and conducting specialized research that aids both students and the institution. Additionally, the role emphasizes generating tangible products and services through innovation and commercializing them to support industrialisation.
Midlands State University operates as an equal opportunities employer and encourages female candidates to apply in order to promote gender parity. Applicants should prepare an application package containing an application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, and national identification, alongside contact information for three referees. All application materials must be submitted as a single merged PDF file to the designated university email address by the closing date of Tuesday, 23 October 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the university regarding their submission status, and individuals holding international qualifications may need to provide a ZIMCHE assessment report.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and teach assigned modules including Innovation Management and Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs according to faculty and department standards
- Engage in departmental, faculty, and university service activities such as meetings, training workshops, conferences, and seminars
- Conduct active research within an area of specialization that benefits students and the university
- Drive innovations that lead to tangible products and services
- Contribute to industrialisation through the commercialization of products
Requirements
- Hold a first degree in Entrepreneurship, Economics, Business Management, or a related commercial field with at least a 2.1 pass grade
- Hold a Master Degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Innovation, Strategic Management, or a related commercial field
- Submit an application letter along with certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification, and a curriculum vitae
- Provide contact details and addresses for three referees
- Send the complete application pack as a single merged PDF file to the specified university email address before the deadline of 23 October 2026
Qualifications
- Possession of a PhD in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Innovation, Strategic Management, or a related commercial field
- Practical industry experience
- Membership in a relevant trade or professional body
- Provision of a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report for international qualifications if required
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based on-site in Harare at Midlands State University.
What modules will the successful candidate teach?
The incumbent will teach Innovation Management and Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs.
What is the deadline to submit an application?
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 23 October 2026.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify a salary.
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