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Midlands State UniversityLecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor In Marketing (2 Posts)
Midlands State University seeks to fill two positions for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor in Marketing within the Faculty of Business Sciences, Department…
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Midlands State University seeks to fill two positions for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor in Marketing within the Faculty of Business Sciences, Department of Information and Marketing Sciences, located in Harare. This full-time, on-site academic role involves instructional delivery, academic research, innovation, industrialization, and participation in university service and community engagement. This position is suited for qualified education professionals with expertise in marketing who can guide learners,…
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks to fill two positions for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor in Marketing within the Faculty of Business Sciences, Department of Information and Marketing Sciences, located in Harare. This full-time, on-site academic role involves instructional delivery, academic research, innovation, industrialization, and participation in university service and community engagement.
This position is suited for qualified education professionals with expertise in marketing who can guide learners, manage assessments, and contribute to institutional goals. Responsibilities span across five core areas: teaching based on faculty standards, active research beneficial to the academic community, driving innovations that yield tangible goods and services, supporting industrialization through commercialization, and engaging in departmental activities, meetings, and conferences.
Faculty members are expected to educate students across specific modules such as Market Analytics and Decision Marketing, Neuropreneurship, New Product and Service Innovation, Consumer Data Analytics, Accounting for Managers, and Neuro-marketing aspects, as well as supervise student research and evaluate learners during practical work-related learning periods. Placement at the level of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor depends directly on the appointee's academic record, professional standing, research output, and prior experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and teach modules based on faculty and department standards
- Supervise student research projects
- Assess learners participating in work-related learning
- Engage in active research within a specialized marketing field
- Develop innovations that lead to tangible products and services
- Contribute to industrialization efforts through product commercialization
- Take part in institutional activities including meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences
Requirements
- Hold a first degree in Marketing or a related equivalent with a minimum classification of 2.1
- Possess a Master’s Degree in Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, International Marketing, or an equivalent qualification
- Teach at least three designated marketing modules
- Submit a complete application pack as a single merged PDF file including an application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, national ID, and CV
- Provide three professional references
- Provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report if holding international credentials
- Submit the application by the deadline of 21 October 2026
Qualifications
- Hold a PhD in Marketing or an equivalent terminal degree
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The positions are based on-site in Harare at Midlands State University.
What educational background is required to apply?
Applicants must have a first degree in Marketing or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass, along with a Master’s Degree in Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, International Marketing, or an equivalent. A PhD in Marketing is an added advantage.
What modules will the successful candidate teach?
The incumbent must be capable of teaching at least three modules from a specified list, which includes Market Analytics and Decision Marketing, Neuropreneurship, New Product and Service Innovation, Consumer Data Analytics, Accounting for Managers, and Neuro-marketing aspects.
How do I apply for this position?
Candidates must submit a single merged PDF application file containing an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification, and a Curriculum Vitae with personal particulars and three referees to the Deputy Registrar via email. The subject line must name the applied post, and international qualifications require a ZIMCHE assessment report.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary and specific compensation details are not stated in the job posting.
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