Food Science And Technology (Lectureship) (2 Posts) Full Time Teaching Posts

Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology or equivalent, a Masters degree in Food Science and Technology 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. Successful applicants shall be expected to teach the following modules, among others: Introduction to Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Product Development, Dairy Technology, Cereals and Legumes Technology and Fermentation Technology. The ability to teach online will be a distinct advantage. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain one within the first three (3) years of their appointment. 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. Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology or equivalent; A Masters degree in Food Science and Technology or equivalent; 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. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage.