Gwanda State University
DUE: 07 JAN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
2.4. Department of Geomatics and Surveying
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Full Professor (2 Posts)
Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification and a Master’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying. A PhD qualification in Surveying or Geomatics and Surveying and a teaching experience at a university will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to teach any three of the following modules: Engineering Survey, land Law, Rural and Spatial Planning, Hydrographic Surveying, Surveying CAD, Environmental design/planning, Mine Survey, Cadastral Survey, Surveying CAD, and Survey Computations. The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in her/his area of specialisation leading to tangible products and services.
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Full Professor (1 Post)
Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification in Geophysics and a Master’s Degree in Geophysics. A relevant PhD qualification and a teaching experience at a university will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to teach the following modules: Physical Geodesy, Satellite Geodesy, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in her/his area of specialisation leading to tangible products and services.
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Full Professor (1 Post)
Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or Informatics and a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or Equivalent. A relevant PhD and a teaching experience at a university will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to teach the following modules: Introduction to ICT, Database and Database Design and Surveying Computer Applications. Applicants must be versatile with a variety of geomatics and surveying software packages. The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in her/his area of specialization leading to tangible products and services.
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Full Professor (1 Post)
Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, or Surveying and Geomatics and a Master’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, or Geoinformatics and Earth Observation. A relevant PhD qualification and a teaching experience at a university will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to teach the following modules: Cartography and Introduction to GIS, GIS data structures and algorithms, Photogrammetry and remote sensing, Spatial analysis, and, Applied remote sensing. The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research and innovation activities in her/his area of specialisation leading to tangible products and services.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Lecturer Post
• Contribute significantly to the teaching, research, curriculum development, innovation and industrialisation activities.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Participate in University income generating projects.
• Supervise students’ research projects.
• Participate in the invigilation of examinations.
Teaching Assistant (1 Post)
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Software Engineering or equivalent with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification from a reputable institution. The candidate must be able to assist in research and delivery of lectures. Successful applicants are expected to enrol for a relevant Master’s Degree within the first year of employment.
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday, 07 January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.