POST 7: EDITOR (2 POSTS): MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT UNIT: NATIONAL CENTRE

The Editor is expected to develop, in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Centre, and Faculties, learning materials and learning/teaching approaches that support the University’s ODel mode of learning. He/she will assist with editing, revising, and producing a broad variety of learning materials and University publications.                  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and edit content for grammar, punctuation, style and tone;
• Revise text for paragraph and sentence-related issues such as flow, syntax and cohesion of ideas;
• Conduct fact-checking and verify the accuracy of information presented in the content;
• Assess readability and accessibility of content;
• Edit and proofread learning materials and University publications for accuracy, clarity and adherence to editorial standards;
• Simplify language and explain technical terms so that the student understands concepts clearly;
• Introduce variation in the learning/teaching methods and stimuli in line with Open and Distance electronic-Learning, ODeL;
• Suggest learning objectives and activities for consideration and insertion into the learning materials by the author and the programme coordinator;
• Check on the relevance and use of illustrations;
• Identify suitable juxtaposing of related prose and illustrations;
• Present learning materials according to the Zimbabwe Open University house-style;
• Check on the coherence of content, skills and attitudes to be developed in the learner;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Materials Development. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A Master’s Degree in English, Communication, Media, Journalism, Literary Studies or related field;
• Undergraduate Degree in English, Communication, Media, Journalism, Literary Studies or related field;
• Two (2) years relevant post-qualification work experience;
• A teaching qualification will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of distance education would be an added advantage;
• Extensive experience in writing, editing and proofreading.

 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:

• Visit careers.zou.ac.zw and register to apply online. Applications should be in PDF format as a single document.
• As hard copies which consist of three (3) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.