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Mzuzu University

MZUZU UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC VACANCIES

Mzuzu University (MZUNI) is a Public University established by the Laws of Malawi Cap 30:09 (Mzuzu University Act No. 12 of 1997). Currently, the University has six faculties of Education; Environmental Sciences; Health Sciences; Tourism, Hospitality and Management; Science, Technology and Innovation; and Humanities and Social Sciences. It is a dual mode University offering its courses through face-to-face and open, distance and e-learning (ODeL) teaching and learning modes. It also offers some of its programmes on block, week-end and vacation release.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Department of Management and Entrepreneurial Studies

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Staff Associate in Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies

Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration or related fields plus a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree only will be considered for the position of Staff Associate.

2. Department of Educational Foundations

Professor/ Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Education Research

Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Education or related fields plus a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning.

Candidates with experience in education research will have added advantage.

3. Department of Information and Communication Technology

(a) Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Information and Communication Technology

Candidates must have a PhD or Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics or Information Systems or related fields plus a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning.

(b) Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Data Science.

Candidates must have a PhD or Master of Science in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields with active research interests in a quantitative discipline (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, Machine Learning Statistics, Data Mining) plus a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning.

For all the above positions, candidates should address their suitability to meet the following requirements:

(a) Experience

Candidates with two (2) years of teaching experience at tertiary level in the subject area will have an added advantage.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities

  1. To teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
  2. To develop and teach new courses, including postgraduate courses, as may be required;
  3. To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, including research;
  4. To actively participate in scholarly activities such as research and publication;
  5. To undertake outreach activities;
  6. To actively participate in resource mobilization activities;
  7. To serve on University Committees to which they may be appointed; and
  8. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required and assigned by their Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or Management.

(c) Attributes and Competencies

  1. Ability to work as a member of a team;
  2. Progressive knowledge in the subject areas for those applying for Lecturer position and above;
  3. Demonstrable commitment to academic excellence in teaching and research;
  4. Evidence of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed sources for candidates applying for the position of at least Senior Lecturer grade;
  5. Good communication skills; and
  6. Ability to work under pressure and to meet given deadlines.

Method Of Application

The application should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as the names and contact details of three traceable referees. The job title should be indicated on the envelope and sent to:

University Registrar
Mzuzu University
Private Bag 201
Luwinga
MZUZU 2

Or Electronic Submission:

Electronic submission of the application should be sent as attachments in PDF or MS Word format to [email protected]. The subject line of the application should show the position being applied for.

To reach the University not later than Friday, 3rd November 2023. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

MZUNI is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages applications from qualified men, women and persons living with disabilities.