Great Zimbabwe University- GZU

PART TIME TEACHING POSTS - CIVIL ENGINEERING ( 1 POST)

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Job Description

Zimbabwe
Human Resources & Legal Affairs
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Job Summary

Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering degree in Water Engineering, a Master of Civil Engineering degree in Water Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent and a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification. Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Successful applicants shall be expected to teach the following three (3) modules: Design of Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Supervising undergraduate student research projects; Engaging in research and innovation activities within the field of Civil Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as allocated by HoD - minimum 12 hours/week.
• Develop and review modules, course outlines, teaching materials and e-learning content in line with ZIMCHE standards.
• Set, moderate, mark and administer coursework and examinations following GZU Examinations Policy.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations and work-related learning.
• Conduct research and publish peer-reviewed paper in accredited journals.
• Participate in community outreach activities linking University knowledge to community challenges.
• Develop innovative teaching methods, prototypes, patents, curricula or creative works.
• Convert research outputs into innovations - software, applications, teaching aids, business models.
• Transform innovations into goods and services for commercialization.
• Participate in income-generating projects in the Department / School.
• Participate in Departmental, School and University committees.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Chairperson, Dean or University Management.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering degree in Water Engineering;
A Master of Civil Engineering degree in Water Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent and a relevant first degree with at least an upper second (2.1) degree classification; Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral degree will be considered.

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