Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 21 APR 2023
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Post: Research, Innovation, and Industry Liaison Officer (RIILO) (1 post)
Qualifications and Experience
First degree in Humanities, Social Science, or equivalent
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years experience in tertiary education industry
Knowledge of intellectual property rights is an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaising with Industry for students’ Work Related Learning placements.
Providing regular updates on the Work-Related Learning programme outcomes and assisting Departments to identify issues that may inform curriculum review processes.
Working with the Faculty, government, industry, business, communities, and other stakeholders to form productive partnerships.
Liaising with the Research and Innovation Division and advising Departments on innovations, industrialisation, and commercialisation.
Coordinating and organising Faculty Research Seminar Series, Presentations, Conferences, and Expos.
Work in collaboration with departments to monitor and track alumni achievements.
Coordinating and documenting Community Engagement activities.
Any other duties as may be delegated by the Executive Dean.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. Closing date for applications is 21April 2023.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.