Africa University is a prestigious institution located in Zimbabwe that offers high quality and accessible education to students from across Africa. The university is committed to providing a transformative educational experience that equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of their communities and the continent as a whole. With a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, Africa University maintains a strong focus on areas such as agriculture, business, education, health sciences, and theology. The website serves as a comprehensive platform showcasing the university's academic programs, research initiatives, faculty expertise, campus facilities, and student life, highlighting its dedication to excellence in education and fostering a brighter future for Africa.
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CountryHosted in United States
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Latitude\Longitude37.751 / -97.822 Google Map
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Traffic rank#29,724 Site Rank
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Site Owner informationWhois info
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AddressMutare, Zimbabwe
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Phone+263 78 523 5147
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Undergraduate_tuition_and_fees2,500 USD (2010 – 11)
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Total_enrollment1,098 (2010)
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Founded1992
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MottoInvesting in Africa's Future
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CampusRural, 1,545 acres (625 ha)
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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:
SCHOOL OF LAW
Reporting to the Dean, the incumbents will serve in the capacity of Law Lecturers (in the Departments of Procedural Law and Private Law respectively) and will contribute to the smooth organization and implementation of the activities of the School of Law.
POST A – PRIVATE LAW
Desired Attributes
An undergraduate degree in Law;
A Master of Laws degree or equivalent in Private law ;
A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage and
A PhD in Law (Completed or under examination) from a reputable University with a focus on Private Law.
At least 5 years teaching experience at university undergraduate and graduate level in a school of law... context;
Experience in teaching private law subjects and interaction with Clinical Legal Education or Access to Justice at university level is a must;
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach private law courses, which include, but not limited to the following:
Fundamentals of Private Law
Law of Contract
Commercial Law
ICT Law
Law of Property
POST B – PROCEDURAL LAW
Desired Attributes
An undergraduate degree in Law;
A Master of Laws degree or equivalent in Procedural Law;
A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage and
A PhD in Law (Completed or under examination) from a reputable University with a focus on Procedural Law.
At least 5 years teaching experience at university undergraduate and graduate level in a school of law context;
Experience in teaching procedural subjects and interaction with Clinical Legal Education or Access to Justice at university level is a must;
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach procedural law courses which include, but not limited to the following:
Fundamentals of Procedural Law
African Legal Justice Systems
Law of Evidence
Criminal Procedure
Civil Procedure
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, Global community and the University.
d) Innovations
Innovations should lead to production of goods and services.
e) Industrialisation
Through commercialisation of goods and services.
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, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Assistant Registrar, Human Resource & Administration,
Africa University
Fairview Road/Off Nyanga Road
P.O. Box 1320, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
The application pack should be sent as a single pdf file to the following e-mail address: careers@africau.edu not later than 14:00 hrs on Friday, 02 June 2023. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Show more details...
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 PEACE LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Reporting to the H.O.D, the incumbents will serve in the capacity of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor and will provide leadership in contributing to the smooth organisation and implementation of the activities of the programmes offered in the Department.
POST A- ARTFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
BSc Honours in Artificial Intelligence or equivalent
MSc in Artificial Intelligence or equivalent
A PhD in Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience in teaching and/or supporting learning in higher education.
Must have... experience in developing and teaching online courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach at least 3 of the following modules;
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning
Computational Mathematics
Programming for Machine Learning
Expert Systems and Smart Applications
Intelligent Systems for Pattern Recognition
Web technologies and mobile application development
Object Oriented Programming ,JAVA, Python ,C# ,R
Human Artificial Intelligence Interaction
Design of Cyber-Physical Systems
Network Security
POST B- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
BSc Honours in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Information Systems/ Information Technology / Geographic Information System or equivalent
MSc in Honours in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent
A PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience in teaching and/or supporting learning in higher education.
Must have experience in developing and teaching online courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach at least 3 of the following modules;
Computational Mathematics
Programming for Machine Learning
Expert Systems and Smart Applications
Web technologies and mobile application development
Object Oriented Programming ,JAVA, Python ,C# ,R
Design of Cyber-Physical Systems
Network Security
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.
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, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Assistant Registrar, Human Resource & Administration,
Africa University
Fairview Road/Off Nyanga Road
P.O. Box 1320, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
The application pack should be sent as a single pdf file to the following e-mail address: careers@africau.edu not later than 14:00 hrs on Friday, 02 June 2023. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Show more details...
Africa University is a Pan African, United Methodist-Related Institution in Zimbabwe that recruits students and staff from all over Africa. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the position of the Dean, College of Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance (CBPLG).
The Dean plays a pivotal role in the University’s Senior Management structure, providing overall leadership and management functions, which includes administration and management of the College’s finances. The Dean is also be responsible for all College planning in specific areas of human resources, budgeting, academic programmes, innovation, research, College equipment and other College matters. The successful candidate will be appointed on a four year fixed term contract. The Dean shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor.
POSITION: DEAN-COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, PEACE, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
•Provide strategic leadership... with a vision, academic excellence through University teaching, research, community engagement,
innovation and industrialisation (Education 5.0) and insight for the College of Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance;
• Managing, monitoring, developing and evaluating academic programmes leading towards transformational review and renewal; • Quality Assurance of the College activities; • Fostering and maintaining a comprehensive and conducive learning environment in the College; • Leading and Co-ordinating the governance of the College reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of academic programmes; • Developing, leading and encouraging resource mobilisation in support of the College’s goals; and • Performing such other functions as may be prescribed by the Vice Chancellor. ⚫ A minimum qualification of a PhD in either Computer Science, Peace Studies, Business Studies or any related area; • At least five years’ experience in a University or College, administration as Dean of a College, Deputy Dean, Chairperson of a Department, Principal or Director in a University is required;
• Provide academic and administrative leadership to the College, including all College planning and budgeting; • Implementing the policies and objectives of the University and the College through the development and delivery of sound and innovative programmes, the promotion of excellence in teaching and research for the College through partnerships and linkages with
other Universities as well as other organisations;
• Provide leadership in coming up with specialized methods of effective online teaching for the different College disciplines; • Developing a sense of community for the College, students and support staff;
• Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with College alumni, institutions, corporations and government agencies in
liaison with University administration;
• Implementing programmes and projects in accordance with the University administration;
• Mobilising resources (human and financial) for the College; • Participating where relevant in Academic Meetings such as Senate, College and Departmental Boards;
• Serve as a link facilitating amongst students, staff, Head of Departments, Directors and the University Management;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The candidate must have:
• An excellent academic record and be a scholar of note with credibility among his/her peers;
• Attainment of Professorship would be an added advantage;
• A strong track record in Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, Innovation and Resource Mobilisation;
• Demonstrable and proven leadership skills and experience of working with a broad range of relevant stakeholders;
• Demonstrate and proven experience with managing diversity and thriving in an international and multicultural environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY
Applications should be strictly sent as one pdf file with application letter, curriculum vitae of certificates, academic transcripts and at least three names of referees with their email address, phone number and postal address should be sent to:
Assistant Registrar, Human Resources & Administration
Africa University
Email: careers@africau.edu Cc: vcpo@africau.edu
Those who initially applied for the position are free to re-apply. Applications will close on 30 April 2023. Please, note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Show more details...