National University of Science and Technology
DUE: 25 APR 2025
LECTURESHIP/SENIOR LECTURESHIP/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP (5 POSTS)
Department of Applied Biology and Biochemistry
POST A: MICROBIOLOGY (1 POST)
Applicants should be holders of a BSc (Honours), B Tech (Honours) in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biological Sciences with relevant content for the post and an MSc/MPhil in Microbiology/Applied Microbiology/Biotechnology. The candidate should have at least 2 year’s work experience in an institution of higher education or a research institution. Experience in the assessment of students and supervision of research projects in area of specialisation as well as curriculum development will be an added advantage. A PhD or a registration for a PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage. The candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas of General Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology and Medical Microbiology. Supervision of research projects in the area of specialisation will be expected.
POST B: BIOCHEMISTRY (1 POST)
Applicants should be holders of BSc (Honours) or B Tech (Honours) in Biochemistry with relevant content for the post and an MSc/MPhil in Biochemistry. The candidate should have at least 2 year’s work experience in an institution of higher education or a research institution. Experience in the assessment of students and supervision of research projects in area of specialisation as well as curriculum development will be an added advantage. A PhD or a registration for a PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage. The candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas of Analytical Biochemistry, Chemistry of Biomolecules, Principles of Enzymology and Immunology, Metabolic Processes I and II and Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology. Supervision of research projects in the area of specialisation will be expected.
POST C: VIROLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY (1 POST)
Applicants should be holders of BSc (Honours) or B Tech (Honours) in Biochemistry/Biotechnology with relevant content for the post and an MSc/MPhil in Virology/Immunology. The candidate should have at least 2 year’s work experience in an institution of higher education or a research institution. Experience in the assessment of students and supervision of research projects in area of specialisation as well as curriculum development will be an added advantage. A PhD or a registration for a PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage. The candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas of Virology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology. Supervision of research projects in the area of specialisation will be expected.
POST D: FOOD SCIENCE (1 POST)
Applicants should be holders of BSc (Honours) or B Tech (Honours) in Food Science with relevant content for the post and an MSc/MPhil in Food Science/ Microbiology/Biological Sciences. The candidate should have at least 2 year’s work experience in an institution of higher education or a research institution. Experience in the assessment of students and supervision of research projects in area of specialisation as well as curriculum development will be an added advantage. A PhD or a registration for a PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage. The candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas of Principles of Fermentation Technology, Food Microbiology, Food Technology I and Food Technology, Industrial Biotechnology and Advanced Microbiology. Supervision of research projects in the area of specialisation will be expected.
POST E: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES/APPLIED BIOLOGY (1 POST)
Applicants should be holders of BSc Honours or BTech Honours in Biological Sciences/Applied Biology with relevant content for the post and MSc/MPhil in Biological Sciences/Applied Biology. The candidate should have at least 2 years work experience in an institution of higher education or a research institution. Experience in the assessment of students and supervision of research projects in area of specialisation as well as curriculum development will be an added advantage. A PhD in Biological Sciences or a registration for a PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage. The candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas of Animal Physiology, Cell Biology, Environmental Science and Genetics, Supervision of research projects in the area of specialisation will be expected.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE
And e-mailed to: [email protected] in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.
The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 25 April, 2025.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.