Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:

FACULTY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSOR /ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER HORTICULTURE (1 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE

Duties and Responsibilities

• To teach the following Modules on Plant Propagation and Nursery Management, Crop production in protected environments, Hydroponics, and Greenhouse Technology.

• To Supervise research by students under taught programs and higher degrees through research (MPhil/DPhil/PhD).

• To provide community outreach and University services in the field of Horticulture.

• To conduct research that produces goods and services in the field of Horticulture.

• To contribute to Community Outreach, Innovation, and Industrialisation in line with Education 5.0 and the University Strategic Plan.

• The candidate must have attained a Master’s Degree in Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field. (Or its equivalency) with a Merit pass or better. A Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science, Horticulture, (Or any related field) is a must.

• A PhD in Crop Science, Horticulture, or any related field is an added advantage.

• University teaching experience is an added advantage.

Skills and attributes

• University teaching experience, traceable record of research expertise, and industrial experience in the field of Horticulture.

• Candidates should be results-driven with good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Conditions Of Service

Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Applications

APPLICATIONS

Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: vacancies@muast.ac.zw. Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.

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