ACADEMIC VACANCIES

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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, weekend and vacation release.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions tenable in the Department of Biological Sciences:

1.Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Staff Associate in Medical Parasitology

Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Medical Science majoring in Parasitology or Microbiology (with a bias in Tissue and Guts Parasites, Protozoology or Helminthology) plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biological Sciences or Parasitology Disease Vector Control with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree only will be considered for the position of Staff Associate. Candidates should submit academic transcripts in addition to copies of certificates.

2.Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Staff Associate in Medical Entomology

Candidates must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Vector Biology with a bias in Medical Entomology and/or Insecticides Resistance plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Entomology, Vector Biology or Parasitology Disease Vector Control with at least Upper Second Class or Credit obtained from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree only will be considered for the position of Staff Associate. Candidates should submit academic transcripts in addition to copies of certificates.

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

Experience:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Attributes and Competencies:

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

Mode of Application   

The application should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications, academic transcripts 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 jobvacancies@mzuni.ac.mw. The subject line of the application should show the job title.

To reach the University not later than Friday, 6^th December 2024. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Candidates who responded to the first advertisement are requested to re-apply.   

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