Chemistry Education Lecturer (Lecturer to Professor)

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a post as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Chemistry Education. The successful candidate will teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and carry out research, consultancy and outreach work.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry and Chemistry Education courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Set and mark assignments, projects and examinations on time for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise and examine postgraduate students in Chemistry and Chemistry Education.
• Supervise students on teaching practice.
• Carry out research, consultancies and outreach activities.

Required profile

• Lecturers: at least a Master of Education degree in Chemistry Education plus a Bachelor of Education degree in Chemistry with Credit or Distinction from a university recognised by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).
• Senior Lecturers, Associate Professors and Professors: in addition to the above, evidence of experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals in Chemistry Education.

To apply, candidates must submit a detailed CV, an application letter, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, contact details of at least three referees, and evidence of ordination, commissioning or denominational endorsement where applicable. Applications are sent to the Registrar, University of Malawi, Zomba, by 20 November 2026.