Job Description

Africa University is a private, pan- African, United Methodist-related institution located in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The University is also a member of the Association of African Universities and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following strategic positions:
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, THEOLOGY, HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION
PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER-
FULL-TIME INTENSIVE ENGLISH/ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach Intensive English courses, which include, but not limited to the following:
• Intensive English I
• Intensive English 11
• English Grammar
• Academic Writing
• Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and 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 College guidelines and standards.
b)University Service and Community Engagement
The incumbent should participate in all Department, College 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 the students, the Global community and the University.

d)Innovations
Innovations should lead to the production of goods and services.

e)Industrialisation
Through the commercialisation of goods and services.

Qualifications and Experience

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• D.Phil./PhD in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or any related field.
• Master's Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field with TESOL certification or other relevant qualification in Language Education.
• Bachelors Degree in English and Communication
• At least 2 years' experience teaching an Intensive English Program or similar program.
• Proficiency in English suitable to the position
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at University level.
• Experience using a variety of teaching and assessment techniques - including the use of technology that enhance student success.
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
• Strong record of relevant teaching, research and publications in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrable competencies in innovation and industrialisation that are in sync with Education 5.0
• Track record of income generating projects and resource mobilisation

How to Apply

TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit an application letter, 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, contact details, names and addresses of three referees.

The application pack should be sent as a single pdf file clearly stating ‘‘Lectureship Intensive English’’ in the subject line to the email [email protected] by no later than 1400 hours on Friday, 29 November 2024. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Africa University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.