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Midlands State University seeks a Staff Development Fellow to join its Department of Information and Marketing Sciences within the Faculty of Business Sciences in Harare. This…
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Midlands State University seeks a Staff Development Fellow to join its Department of Information and Marketing Sciences within the Faculty of Business Sciences in Harare. This on-site, full-time position operates under the direct supervision and mentorship of an experienced faculty member. The person selected for this role will balance ongoing academic and professional growth with hands-on responsibilities in instruction, scholarly research, student support, and academic administration. The duties associated with…
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks a Staff Development Fellow to join its Department of Information and Marketing Sciences within the Faculty of Business Sciences in Harare. This on-site, full-time position operates under the direct supervision and mentorship of an experienced faculty member. The person selected for this role will balance ongoing academic and professional growth with hands-on responsibilities in instruction, scholarly research, student support, and academic administration.
The duties associated with this position are divided across five primary areas: delivering classroom instruction aligned with institutional standards, contributing to academic service and community outreach, conducting specialized research, driving innovation through tangible goods and services, and advancing industrialization via commercial applications. While pursuing individual excellence in scholarship, the fellow will receive guidance designed to build an academic career.
Midlands State University functions as an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages female applicants to apply in an effort to advance gender parity. Candidates holding foreign credentials must supply an assessment report from ZIMCHE. Applicants must carefully follow the submission guidelines, merging all required documents into a single PDF file and emailing it prior to the closing date of October 21, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures according to departmental and faculty standards
- Engage in academic service by participating in meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars
- Conduct active research within a specialized field that benefits students and the institution
- Develop innovations resulting in tangible products and services
- Contribute to industrialization through product commercialization
- Assist with teaching, research, student support, and academic administration under mentorship
Requirements
- Graduation within the past five years
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous learning
- Submission of a single merged PDF application pack sent to the designated email address
- Provision of a ZIMCHE assessment report for international qualifications
- Adherence to all application submission instructions
Qualifications
- BCom, BSc, or BTech in Information Systems, Data Science and Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or an equivalent field
- Graduation with a distinction
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Where is the job located?
This position is located in Harare and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
The role is full-time.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must hold a BCom, BSc, or BTech in Information Systems, Data Science and Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or an equivalent subject earned with a distinction within the last five years.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
How can I apply?
Candidates must submit an application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, a national ID, and a CV as a single merged PDF file to the specified email address by October 21, 2026.
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