Full‑time Academic Position – Lecturer to Professor (Gweru Campus)

About the role

Midlands State University seeks a qualified academic to join the Faculty of Education, Department of Science, Technology and Design Education at its Gweru Campus. The appointment covers a range of seniority levels from Lecturer to Professor and is a full‑time, on‑site position.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate agriculture modules, both theoretically and practically.
• Participate in departmental, faculty and university activities such as meetings, workshops, conferences and seminars.
• Conduct active research in agriculture education and related specialisations.
• Lead innovation projects that result in tangible products, services or commercialisation opportunities.
• Provide academic leadership, supervise student research, and assess work‑related learning.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Education in Agriculture (minimum 2.1) or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Agriculture Education or a comparable qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification; university‑level teaching experience is an advantage.
• Practical agriculture qualification (e.g., diploma) and strong competence in crop, animal, soil, farm machinery and farm management.
• PhD or evidence of PhD studies in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Crop production
• Animal husbandry
• Soil science
• Farm machinery operation
• Farm management

What we offer

• Equal‑opportunity employment with encouragement for female applicants.