Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following post:

*NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

1.  DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING
   1. Temporary Full-Time Lecturer (1 Post)

    Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate must be capable of teaching and supervising undergraduate students’ research work, carry out research and should be able to teach the following modules: 

• Mineral Processing.
• Pyrometallurgy and Refractories.
• Slag Chemistry.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• MSc or MEng in Metallurgical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be a holder of BSc or BEng in Metallurgical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass.
• A tertiary teaching qualification is an added advantage.
• A relevant PhD is another added advantage. 
• Experience in teaching and/or supporting learning in higher education.

1. Part-Time Lecturer (1 Post)

    Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate must be capable of teaching and supervising undergraduate students’ research work, carry out research and should be able to teach the following modules: 

• Engineering drawing.
• Strength of materials.
• Mechanical Engineering design.

              Desired Experience and Qualifications

• MSc or MEng in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Must be a holder of BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass.
• A tertiary teaching qualification is an added advantage.
• A relevant PhD is another added advantage. 
• Experience in teaching and/or supporting learning in higher education.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:

1. Teaching 

The incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and/or Faculty guidelines and standards.

1. University Service and Community Engagement

The incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences, committees and seminars, among others.

1. Research 

The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.

1. Innovations 

The incumbent is expected to engage in innovations which should lead to production of goods and services.

• Industrialisation 

The incumbent is expected to be industrial through commercialisation of goods and services.

 APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:

Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road

Mutare

The deadline for submission of applications is no later than 1400 hours on 14 August 2026. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to. Applicants must also submit a soft copy of all documents in a single PDF thread to: hr@msuas.ac.zw