Lecturer/ Coordinator – School Of Agriculture & Veterinary

Justo Mwale University

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Justo Mwale University (JMU), whose vision is “to be a leading Christian university in sub-Saharan Africa’ is seeking to recruit a trained, qualified, and experienced individuals for the positions listed below. JMU is an institution of high standing both locally and internationally and is registered with the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Its mission is “to provide quality, contextual, and holistic Christian education that empowers persons to serve the church, academia, and society in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.” The University is now looking for self-motivated and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:

1. JOB TITLE: LECTURER/ COORDINATOR – SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & VETERINARY
LOCATION: MADZIMOYO – CHIPATA DISTRICT

Report to the Dean of School

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for initiating innovative methods in agricultural sciences teaching functions and projects

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
General duties
• To teach, supervise & coordinate the school
• To conduct innovative and internationally competitive research
• Develop responsible teaching materials for all courses taught
• Teach students and deliver lectures on agricultural science subjects.
• To carry out another academic related tasks
• Lecture planning, preparation and research.
• Contact and teaching time with students.
• Checking and assessing students’ work.
• Encouraging personal development via tutorial or pastoral work.
• Invigilating examinations.
• Attending staff meetings.
• General administration.
• Writing research proposals, papers and other publications.
• Supervising Undergraduate students and research staff.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean of School or the Registrar.

Teaching Delivery
• Plan and implement coherent, well-sequenced teaching and learning programs that engage students and promote learning;
• Use a range of teaching strategies to deliver quality teaching programs that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students;
• Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, engagement and achievement;
• Use continuous assessment and exams feedback to inform teaching practice;
• Create inclusive, supportive learning environments;
• Expect a quest for excellence and demand appropriate outcomes from each student.

Assessment and Reporting 
• Adhere to JMU’s assessment and reporting policies and practices;
• Utilize feedback to continually improve assessment practices;
• Develop, select and use formal and informal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning;
• Prepare timely and meaningful feedback, reports and notifications to students and their respective sponsors;
• Maintain clear records pertaining to student progress and assessment.

Pastoral Care
• Participate in the pastoral care program and other co-curricular activities of JMU;
• Model a Christian example in all activities;
• Communicate with students, colleagues and others in the university community in a respectful, clear, caring and professional way;
• Establish rapport with students and provide ongoing encouragement;
• Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students;
• Provide professional support to colleagues in all areas of university life;
• Communicate confidentially with appropriate senior staff any issues of perceived danger to a student.

Policy Implementation
• Contribute to and implement JMU policies and practices in a developmentally appropriate manner with special regard to the development of the Open Distance Learning program;
• Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching;
• Support and promote the Christian ethos of JMU;
• Comply with relevant legislation requirements, codes of ethics and conduct established by regulatory authorities, systems and JMU.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor of Agriculture Science or related field.
• A Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences or related filed.
• Ph.D. in a related field would be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Soft Windows, Microsoft Office Packages and Internet Essentials).

MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants meeting the above qualifications should submit their signed application letters, certified and ZAQA or equivalent attested copies of their academic and professional certificates, updated curriculum vitae with three traceable referees one of whom must be your local church, Pastor The size of your attachments should not exceed 15 Megabyte when applying via email. apply@justomwale.net

THE REGISTRAR
Justo Mwale University,
Plot 19 – Sub E of Farm 609,
Chamba Valley – Munali Road,
P.O. Box 310199, Lusaka-Zambia
The closing date for receipt of applications will be Thursday,23RD December, 2022 at 17:00hours and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.