Bindura University of Science Education
DUE: 24 MAR 2025
Adv 4/2025
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies that have arisen in the University-:
- FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor – Physical Chemistry (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- A PhD in Physical Chemistry;
- A Holder of Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry passed with at least a Merit class may also be considered;
- A current research record in the field, as evidenced by publications in accredited peer reviewed journals and conference contributions;
- Able to attract and supervise postgraduate students;
- Able to raise funds to support own research;
- At least two (2) years’ teaching experience in a tertiary institution or professional experience in the relevant field;
- Proven record of publications and ability to mobilise funds would be added advantages;
- The curriculum vitae should include a detailed list of publications, dates published, name(s) of journal and name(s) of co-authors if any.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant would be expected to:
- Teach core Physical Chemistry courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, and also teach at least four (4) specialised topics such as: Electrochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Advanced Energy Materials, Thermodynamics, Computational Chemistry, and Nanochemistry. The Department reserves the right to allocate courses.
- Design/revise/upgrade Chemistry courses, including defining course objectives, evaluating and validating the objectives;
- Establish an independently-funded research programme which is aligned with the strategy of both the Department and Faculty;
- Supervise Post-Graduate students in their research;
- Undertake certain administrative functions related to the Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Science & engineering. These duties may include participation in Department and University Committees, representation of the Department in marketing and recruitment activities, etc.
- Contribute to the achievement of the University mandate through teaching, research, community engagement, innovation and industrialization.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
Bindura
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 24 March 2025
For more information phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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