Staff Associate/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Language Education (Chichewa Language Education)

University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Staff Associate/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Language Education (Chichewa Language Education) existing in the Department of Language Education at the University of Malawi (UNIMA).

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants at Staff Associate level should have obtained a first degree in Education (with credit or distinction) majoring in Chichewa Language and with not less than two years teaching experience at secondary school level. Applicants at Lecturer level must be holders of a Masters or Doctorate Degree in Language Education (Chichewa Language) plus a relevant Bachelor’s degree with credit or distinction with a minimum of two years teaching experience at a recognized University or an equivalent institution. Those seeking the Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor levels must provide evidence of their research experience as well as appropriate number of publications (either books or articles in refereed journals).

Duties

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of Language Education (Chichewa Language) courses at all levels, Language Education core courses at all levels, carry out research in Language Education, supervise students’ teaching practice and research projects, be part of academic consultants within the broader areas of the department, and participate in outreach activities.

Interested individuals should send their applications, clearly labeled ‘Language Education (Chichewa Language Education), including comprehensive curriculum vitae with traceable names and addresses (emails and phone numbers) of three referees to  vacancies@unima.ac.mw Applications should be received not later than 30th June, 2023. Only short-listed applications will be acknowledged.