Chairperson
Professor Billy Mukamuri
Qualifications: Dr of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland (1995) (Cum Laude), MSc Environmental Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland (1991), B.A (Hons), University of Zimbabwe (1987), Certificate, Global Environmental Politics, North Carolina State University (1992) , Certificate, International Law, North Carolina State University (1992) , Licentiate in Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland (1993)
Chairperson's Welcome
The Department of Sociology is one of the first departments under the then University of College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, now University of Zimbabwe. The first head was Professor Clyde Mitchell, who later was given a Chair at Oxford University. Housing Sociology and Anthropology, the Department, boasts of giving birth to the Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS) and Population Studies, which are now prominent on their own. Former members of staff and former students have gone on to start similar Departments in State and Private Universities in and outside the country.
Distinguished luminaries have passed through the department and many of them have gone on to become leaders in their chosen fields. Intellectuals like renowned Professor G.L Chavunduka (late), Professor M.F.C Bourdillon, Professor R.B Gaidzanwa, Professor V.N Muzvidziwa (current Pro Vice Chancellor, Midlands State University), Professor C.G Mararike and Dr S.D Chingarande (current Pro Vice Chancellor, Ezekiel Guti University) have either taught or are still teaching in the department.
Mission
To strengthen the department as a centre of excellence in teaching and research in Sociology and Anthropology and to enhance its reputation as such both nationally and internationally.
Vision
To conduct research and produce graduates who will be effective performers in various public and private organisations, nationally and internationally.