MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – KWEKWE CAMPUS Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor – 1 Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities
Should be able to teach at least three (3) of the following modules: Design Studio, and any other two (2) of the following: Architectural Presentation Techniques; Construction materials; Construction Technology; Topics in Rural Design; Research Methods; History & Theory of Architecture; Environmental Design; Building Services & Systems; Sustainable Design; Building Information Modelling (BIM); and or Professional Practice and Management. The candidate must be capable of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, and assess students on Work Related Learning. Evidence of scholarly and professional contribution which includes a portfolio of major design works may be required.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are: Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards. University Service and Community engagement – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others. Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University. Innovations – leading to tangible products and services Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products
Qualifications and Experience
-A post-graduate Bachelor of Architecture Degree or a Master’s Degree in Architecture or an equivalent qualification. -An earned PhD is necessary for applicants for Associate Professorship. -A minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial, teaching and research experience is an added advantage. -Registration with Architectural Professional Bodies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 28 October 2025. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.
