STAFF ASSOCIATE/LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (CONTRACT) 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Staff Associate/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor in Invertebrate Zoology in the Department of Biological Sciences tenable at the University of Malawi.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants for the post of Staff Associate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences with a minimum of a credit and should have majored in vertebrate related courses. For the post of Lecturer, candidates should possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Invertebrate zoology or Entomology or any related discipline. Candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor must possess a minimum of a PhD in Invertebrate zoology or Entomology and must have a good record of publications in their field of expertise, demonstrating work experience as an academician from recognized universities. Those applying for positions of Lecturer and above should have obtained a first degree in zoology with credit. 

Duties

The successful candidate will be undertaking the following duties:

• Teaching various zoological courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level e.g. Vertebrate zoology, Invertebrate zoology, Entomology etc.
• Conducting research in his/her area of specialisation.
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University wide committees.
• Being part of academic consultants within the broader areas of the department.
• Participating in outreach programs of the department.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Application Procedure

Applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae with up to date contact details, copies of certificates, academic transcripts and names of three traceable referees, two of whom must be academic. These documents should be submitted not later than ……… to the address below.

The Registrar

 University of Malawi

 P.O. Box 280

 Zomba.

Email: registrar@cc.ac.mw