Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Biology Education
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following posts tenable at the University of Malawi.
department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Biology Education
Qualifications
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Applicants must possess at least a Master of Education degree in Biology Education and a Bachelor of Education degree in Biology with at least a Credit or Distinction from a recognised institution. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a University Certificate in Education will also be considered. Applicants must have at least two years of experience teaching Biology at secondary school level.
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In addition to the requirements for the Lecturer position, applicants for the positions of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor must provide evidence of experience in publishing in peer-reviewed journals in the field of Biology Education.
Duties
The successful candidate should be able to:
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Teach Biology and Biology Education courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels,
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Set and timely mark assignments, projects and examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Biology and Biology Education,
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Supervise and examine postgraduate Students in Biology and Biology Education
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Supervise students on teaching practice,
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Carry out research, consultancies and outreach activities.
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Carry out any other assigned duties
2. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Chemistry Education
Qualifications
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Applicants for Lecturer must have at least a Master of Education Degree in Chemistry Education plus a Bachelor of Education Degree in Chemistry with CREDIT or DISTINCTION obtained from a university recognized by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).
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In addition to the Lecturer level requirements, applicants at Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor level should also provide evidence of experience in publishing in peer reviewed journals in the field of Chemistry Education.
Duties
The successful candidate should be able to:
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Teach Chemistry and Chemistry Education courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels,
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Set and timely mark assignments, projects and examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry and Chemistry Education,
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Supervise and examine postgraduate Students in Chemistry and Chemistry Education,
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Supervise students on teaching practice,
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Carry out research, consultancies and outreach activities.
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