Employment openings at the University of Zimbabwe

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Employment openings at the University of Zimbabwe

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Employment openings at the University of Zimbabwe

The University of Zimbabwe is inviting suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for
Executive positions that have arisen in the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

POST 1: PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should be a leading academic, preferably at Associate Professor or Full
Professor level and exhibiting high level of academic and professional maturity, hardworking and
with ability to pay attention to detail among other desirable attributes. He/she should also have
excellent written and oral communication skills and good leadership skills. The candidate should
have, among other attributes:
i. An earned PhD/DPhil Degree from a recognized University;
ii. Relevant experience at University level in research and innovation and any of the five
missions of Education 5.0;
iii. Relevant administrative and professional development experience working with diverse
stakeholders in academia;
iv. An excellent record of resource mobilisation and fund-raising;
v. Track record of success in collaborative research and academic partnerships, and
‘putting research into use’;
vi. A record of serving on University Committees;
vii. A proven record of published scholarship as well as on providing academic mentorship;
viii.Commitment to academic excellence and innovation to address societal problems.

POST 2: PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, RESEARCH INNOVATION AND

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should be a leading researcher and academic at Associate Professor
or Full Professor level, and exhibiting high level of academic and professional maturity,
hardworking and with ability to pay attention to detail among other desirable professional
attributes. He/she should also have excellent written and oral communication skills and good
research leadership skills. The candidate should have, among other attributes:
i. An earned PhD/DPhil Degree from a recognized University;
ii. Relevant experience at University level in research and innovation and any of the five
missions of Education 5.0;
iii. Relevant administrative and professional development experience working with diverse
stakeholders in academia locally and internationally;
iv. An excellent record of resource mobilisation and fund-raising;
v. Track record of success in collaborative research and academic partnerships, and
‘putting research into use’;
vi. A record of serving on University Committees;
vii. A proven record of published scholarship as well as on providing academic mentorship;
viii.Commitment to academic excellence and innovation to address societal problems.

POST 3: PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should be an individual combining both academic and
industrial/commercial experience, preferably at Associate Professor or Full Professor level, and
exhibiting high level of professional maturity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and with ability to pay
attention to detail. He/she should be a hands-on practitioner with excellent written and oral
communication skills and endowed with the following attributes, among others:
i. An earned PhD/DPhil Degree from a recognized University;
ii. Relevant experience at University level in research and innovation and any of the five
missions of Education 5.0;
iii. A track record of working in inter-disciplinary and multi-institutional team and diverse
stakeholders in academia, private sector, government and civic society;
iv. Experience in management of engineering and construction projects
v. An excellent record of resource mobilisation and fund-raising;
vi. A proven record of competences in training, mentorship and management of partnerships;
vii. Commitment to academic excellence and innovation to address societal problems.

APPLICATIONS
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Eight (8) copies of applications, giving full
personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth; experience, present salary, date
of availability, telephone number, names and addresses of three (3) referees and eight (8)
certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to:
Office of the Vice Chancellor
University of Zimbabwe
630 Churchill Avenue
P.O. Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Visit our website on www.uz.ac.zw
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 June 2023

Please be advised that those who have already applied before need not apply again. Note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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