Entomologist (1 Post)
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Marondera University of Agric…
- Expires 05 Dec 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:
AFRICAN INDEGENOUS VEGETABLES INSTITUTE
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Institute, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Introduction to Entomology, Insect Pest Management, Pesticide Science and Application Methods, Insect Systematics. In addition, the candidate is expected to supervise research by students under taught programmes and higher degrees by research (MPhil/DPhil/PhD), provide community
outreach and University services in the field of Entomology, develop and promote task based learning models and other products for improved pest management, conduct research that produce goods and services in the field of Entomology and contribute to Community Outreach, Innovation and Industrialization in line with Education 5.0 and the University Strategic Plan.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least an earned PhD in Entomology or Crop Protection/Crop Science or related discipline; or should be a registered PhD student, a Master’s Degree/MPhil in Entomology or Crop Protection with a merit pass or better. A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Crop Science or equivalent is a must. Applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in their speciality by a record of peer reviewed publications. The applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
Candidates should be results driven with good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
How to Apply
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth certificate and 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, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver to or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 5 December 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.
