Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor

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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
(b) 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.
(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
(d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services.
(e) Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products.

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, ART AND DESIGN
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT (1 Post)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor – (Full Time)

Duties and Responsibilities

-BSc in Real Estate Management, Property Development and Estate Management or a related field.
A MSc/MPhil in Real Estate Management, Property Development and Management, Town and Country Planning, Construction/Building Economics, Urban Studies/Urban Design, Town and Country Planning, Estate Development and Management, Real Estate Studies or a related field.
-A PhD is an added advantage.
-A minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial, teaching and research experience is an added advantage.
-Evidence of research and/or publications will be an added advantage.
-Membership of a recognised professional property/real estate body will be an added advantage.

Qualifications and Experience

Should be able to teach at least three of the following modules: Property Development and Valuation, Property Investment, Surveying, Real Estate Management, Environmental Conservation, Town and Country Planning, Materials and Construction, Construction Law, Property Evaluation, Building Services
The candidate must be capable of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, assess students on Work Related Learning.

Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
-Strong teaching and presentation skills.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to integrate theory with practical industry experience
-Research and academic writing capability.
-Proficiency in relevant digital teaching and real estate management technologies.
-Commitment to professional ethics and continuous professional development.
-Appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, research output, professional standing, and overall academic achievements.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

*Important Notes:
Applications that do not strictly adhere to the above submission guidelines will be automatically disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to.
Closing date for applications is 20 October 2026.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.

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