Professor / Lecturer in Creative Arts (Drama, Fine Art, Fashion)

About the role

The University of Malawi is seeking qualified academics to join its Creative Arts faculty. Positions are available at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer or Lecturer across drama and theatre, fine art, fashion & design, arts management and entrepreneurship.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in drama, theatre, fine art, fashion design and related subjects, including setting and marking examinations.
• Conceptualise, plan and deliver practical productions, projects and workshops for students.
• Supervise student practical projects and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentor and tutor students, and develop outreach programmes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain industry links locally and internationally for collaborations, research and exchange programmes.
• Mobilise resources for academic, scholarly and outreach activities, and produce peer‑reviewed publications.
• Represent the department in interdisciplinary research groups and act as an ambassador for the university.

Required profile

• PhD (or at minimum an MA/MSc) in Drama, Film, Music, Fashion & Design or a related creative arts discipline.
• Record of peer‑reviewed journal articles, book chapters or books in the relevant creative arts fields.
• Portfolio or documented evidence of practical work in the chosen discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Required skills

• Pattern making and garment construction
• Painting, drawing and ceramics
• Drama and theatre production (theory and practice)
• Arts management and entrepreneurship