Lecturer in Agronomy

The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) is Malawi’s premier institution in tobacco research, extension and training services. Established in 1995 and funded primarily by tobacco growers, ARET’s core activities include development and dissemination of tobacco technologies and training of tobacco stakeholders in order to sustain and improve agricultural productivity while conserving the natural resources.

An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated professionals with requisite academic qualifications and technical expertise to fill existing vacant posts that have arisen in ARET as follows: –

LECTURER (AGRONOMY)

A highly motivated and detail-oriented Lecturer in Agronomy will contribute actively to further advancing the teaching and research agenda in order to improve student experience to better understand crop needs and develop more effective and efficient farming practices.

Tenable: Mwimba College of Agriculture in Kasungu.

Core function

Working collaboratively with academic and research colleagues, the incumbent will deliver high quality teaching, learning and student guidance and support in the field of agronomy as well as set up and carry out research activities that lead to relevant scientific outputs and contribute to the wider goal of improving agricultural sustainability.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of Academics, the incumbent will, among other duties, perform the following:-

• Develop agronomy curriculums, and prepare and deliver lectures to MWICA students on such topics as crop production and soil chemistry.
• Initiate and moderate classroom discussions to enhance innovative, inquiry based, dynamic and active learning methods into courses.

• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders, including academic collaborators, funding agencies and the industry to gain research funding through carefully prepared grant applications.
  Identify potential income generating programmes and collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree (with credit) in Agronomy from a recognized and accredited University Institution.
• Candidates with Master’s Degree in Crop Production or closely related field will have an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience of teaching or research field

Mode of Application

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a role in a productive team where you can make a real difference, please submit your application together with copies of academic and professional certificates and detailed curriculum vitae not later than Friday, 24th May, 2024.

Clearly mark on the envelope the post you are applying and address the same to the following address:

The Chief Executive Officer
ARET
Private Bag 9
LILONGWE
Or Email to: recruitment@aret.org.mw

ARET is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving workforce diversity and inclusion. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.