Job Summary
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL) University in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner.
Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant positions that have arisen at the Zimbabwe Open University.
WOMEN CANDIDATES AND THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
RESEARCH FELLOW: VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE: NATIONAL CENTRE (1 POST)
Duties And Responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Ensuring that the Vice Chancellor researches and publishes;
2 Undertaking research and publish as a scholar;
3 Writing assigned speeches for Vice Chancellor;
4 Proof reading speeches from units intended to be used by Vice Chancellor;
5 Undertaking researches that enable management to make informed decisions;
6 Attending conferences to disseminate research findings and cross-pollinate ideas with other researchers;
7 Taking responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with research; and
8 Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications And Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Preferably a Full Professor or Associate Professor
An earned PhD (most preferably in an ODL related area);
A minimum of four (4) years of managing operations in an educational setting;
Computer literacy is a must; and
Experience in working in a university setting, especially Distance Education/Open and Distance
Learning will have an added advantage
How To Apply
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE STIPULATED REQUIREMENTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as
follows;
EITHER
• in PDF format as a single document to: recruitment@zou.ac.zw
OR
• as hard copies which consist of ten (10) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.
Applications should be received not later than 2 April 2022.
Applications should be addressed to
The Director, Human Resources
Zimbabwe Open University
P O Box MP 1119
Mount Pleasant
Harare
OR
Hand delivered to
3rd Floor
Corner House
Cnr S. Machel/L. Takawira
Harare