Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Full Professor: Horticulturist

About the role

Gwanda State University is recruiting a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Full Professor in Horticulture within the Faculty of Natural Resources Management and Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Crop Production. The position is open to candidates who can teach horticulture-related modules at undergraduate level and any others assigned by the department. Applications close on 31 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in university income-generating projects
• Take part in examination invigilation
• Supervise post-graduate and undergraduate student research projects
• Take part in outreach activities in the crop production sector
• Attract and manage research grants
• Contribute to university services and innovate service delivery

Required profile

• Five Ordinary Level passes including English Language
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Horticulture or a related field
• Master's degree in Horticulture (a PhD is an added advantage)
• At least one peer-reviewed publication
• At least six months of university teaching experience