Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
DUE: 13 JUN 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the
following posts that have arisen in the University:
FACULTY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE
LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR
FLORICULTURE (1 POST)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree in Crop Science,
Horticulture, or related field. A Bachelors degree in a related field is a must.
An earned PhD degree in the same specialisation is an added advantage.
Landscape and design knowledge is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching the following Modules on Floriculture: Pomology and Silviculture
and Hydroponics and Greenhouse Technology.
Supervising research by students under taught programmes and higher
degrees by research (MPhil/DPhil/PhD).
Providing community outreach and University services in the field of
Horticulture.
Conducting research that produce goods and services in the field of
Horticulture.
Contributing to Community Outreach, Innovation and Industrialisation in line
with Education 5.0 and the University Strategic Plan.
Participating in income generation projects.
Skills and attributes
University teaching experience, traceable record of research expertise and
industrial experience in the field of Horticulture.
Candidates should be results driven with good problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired
outcomes.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and
other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates,
national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details
including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present
salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees
including their email addresses. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected]
Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for
receipt of applications is Friday 13 June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive
applications on its behalf for advertised posts.