Mzuzu University (MZUNI) – Academic Vacancies

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:

I. Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation

1. Department of Biological Sciences

a. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Physiology (1 position)
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology plus a Bachelor’s degree with at least an upper second class or credit in: Biological Sciences, Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, Human Medicine or Parasitology and Disease Vector Control or related field.
Preference: Teaching experience in Veterinary Parasitology, Pharmacology, General Pathology and Hematology.

b. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Plant Systematics (1 position)
Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s Degree in Plant Taxonomy and Systematics plus a Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit) in: Biological Sciences, Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science or related fields.
Preference: Knowledge of Plant Form and Function, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Plant Evolution, Ethnobotany and Conservation Biology.

2. Department of Information and Communication Technology

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Computing (1 position)

Qualifications:
PhD or Master of Science in ICT, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, ICT Infrastructure Management, or Information Systems plus a Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit) in related fields.

Expertise areas:

• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

• ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Computing

3. Department of Chemistry

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Chemistry (1 position)

Qualifications:
PhD or Master of Science in Chemistry or closely related field plus a Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit) in Chemistry or related field.

Preferred expertise:
Analytical chemistry, Environmental chemistry, Material chemistry, Nanotechnology, Food chemistry, Chemical toxicology, Industrial chemistry, Green chemistry, Natural products and Medicinal chemistry.
Research experience and supervision of student projects are an added advantage.

II. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Communication Studies

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) (1 position)

Requirements:
PhD or Master’s degree plus a Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit) in ESP or related field.
Must demonstrate teaching and professional experience in academic writing, professional communication, applied language studies, and ability to design ESP courses for diverse disciplines.

III. Faculty of Education

Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies

a. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Curriculum Studies in Geography (1 position)
PhD or Master of Education in Curriculum Studies or Teacher Education (Geography Education) plus Bachelor of Education (Geography) with credit or upper second class.

b. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Curriculum Studies in Theology/Religious Studies (1 position)
PhD or Master of Education in Curriculum Studies or Teacher Education (Theology/Religious Studies) plus Bachelor of Education (Theology) with credit or upper second class.

IV. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Department of Forestry and Environmental Management

a. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Biology (1 position)
PhD or Master of Science in Forestry (Forest Biology/Botany/Microbiology bias) plus Bachelor’s degree with credit.
Expected to teach Forest Biology, Botany, Biochemistry.

b. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Science (1 position)
PhD or Master of Science in Forestry or related field plus Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit).
Expected to teach Wood Science, Forest Science, Forest Ecology and Environmental Management.

c. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Protection (1 position)
PhD or Master of Science in Forestry or related field plus Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit).
Expected to teach Forest Entomology and Forest Pathology.

d. Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Soils (1 position)
PhD or Master of Science in Forestry, Soil Science, Agronomy or Agroforestry plus Bachelor’s degree (upper second class or credit).
Bachelor’s degree holders only may be considered for Staff Associate.

General Requirements for All Positions

1. Experience

Two (2) years of teaching experience at tertiary level is an added advantage.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate courses

• Develop and teach new courses

• Supervise research projects

• Participate in scholarly activities

• Serve on University Committees

• Undertake other assigned duties

3. Attributes and Competencies

• Teamwork

• Progressive subject knowledge

• Interest in teaching and interdisciplinary research

• Evidence of scholarly publications (for Senior Lecturer and above)

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Mode of Application

Applications should include:

• Up-to-date CV

• Copies of academic qualifications

• Academic transcripts

• Three traceable referees

Postal Address:

University Registrar
Mzuzu University
Private Bag 201
Luwinga
Mzuzu 2
Malawi

Electronic Submission:

Send attachments (PDF or MS Word) to:
jobvacancies@mzuni.ac.mw
Subject line must show the job title.

Deadline: Friday, 6th March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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