Vacancies

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Computer Science - IT Auditing and Controls

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Computer Science - IT Auditing and Controls

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and attributes:

  • Candidates must have a master’s degree in any of the following areas of specialization: IT Auditing, Computer Systems Auditing, Cybersecurity or related fields.

  • Preceding their postgraduate qualifications, candidates must have a minimum Bachelor of Science degree with credit in any of the following areas of specialization: Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Network Engineering, or related fields.

  • For the post of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor, candidates' publications and research portfolio will be evaluated against University of Malawi requirements for such posts

  • Must demonstrate work experience as an academic from recognized universities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful candidates for academic positions will be undertaking the following duties:

  • Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students;

  • Conducting research in their area of specialization, as well as within the broader areas of the department;

  • Participating in departmental, faculty, College and university wide committees;

  • Participating in outreach and consultancy services within the broader areas of the department; and

  • Carrying out any duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Applications including a detailed CV, copies of certificates, National ID and names of three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 13th November 2026 to the address below:

The Registrar

University of Malawi

P.O. Box 280

Zomba

Malawi

Or

E-mail: vacancies@unima.ac.mw