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Great Zimbabwe University- GZUPart Time Teaching Posts - Development Finance (2 Posts)
Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is hiring for two Part Time Teaching Posts focused on Development Finance. This position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses,…
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Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is hiring for two Part Time Teaching Posts focused on Development Finance. This position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, designing course materials, supervising student research, and engaging in departmental activities. The role requires fulfilling a minimum of twelve teaching hours per week as designated by the Head of Department, alongside conducting research, participating in community outreach, and contributing to income-generating projects. This opportunity…
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Great Zimbabwe University- GZU is hiring for two Part Time Teaching Posts focused on Development Finance. This position involves delivering instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, designing course materials, supervising student research, and engaging in departmental activities. The role requires fulfilling a minimum of twelve teaching hours per week as designated by the Head of Department, alongside conducting research, participating in community outreach, and contributing to income-generating projects.
This opportunity suits academic professionals with a background in finance or banking who possess industry experience and a track record of teaching at the tertiary or university level. Selected candidates will handle module development aligned with ZIMCHE standards, examination administration following institutional policies, and the commercialization of research outputs or innovations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for at least 12 hours per week
- Design and update modules, course materials, and e-learning content according to ZIMCHE standards
- Prepare, moderate, grade, and oversee coursework and exams following GZU policies
- Guide students through projects, dissertations, and work-based learning
- Produce and publish peer-reviewed articles in recognized journals
- Engage in community outreach programs connecting university expertise to local issues
- Create new educational approaches, patents, or creative works
- Turn research findings into practical innovations such as software or business models
- Help commercialize developed innovations into products and services
- Take part in income-generating initiatives within the department and school
- Serve on departmental, school, and university committees
Requirements
- Hold a relevant first degree with at least an upper second class classification
- Demonstrate professional experience in industry
- Possess teaching experience at the tertiary or university level
- Be capable of supervising student dissertations and postgraduate research
- Teach a minimum of three specified postgraduate modules
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Finance, Banking and Finance, or an equivalent field
- Master of Science degree in Finance, Banking and Finance, or equivalent with a strong foundation in Mathematics
- Progress toward acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education
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This position is part-time.
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What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a relevant first degree with an upper second classification and either a Doctoral or Master of Science degree in Finance, Banking and Finance, or an equivalent field with a strong background in Mathematics. Individuals making progress toward a Doctoral degree will also be considered.
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