Film Production Academic Positions (Lecturer to Professor)

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications for academic positions in Film Production, ranging from Lecturer to Professor. The role combines teaching, research, and industry engagement to advance the department’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate drama and theatre courses, set and mark examinations.
• Supervise research projects and provide academic mentorship to students.
• Conduct original research, publish in reputable journals, and contribute to departmental strategy.
• Develop innovative teaching methodologies, support curriculum development, and foster industry partnerships.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD in Film Production, Film Studies, Communication or a related field, with a credit‑awarded Bachelor’s degree.
• For senior positions, a strong record of scholarly publications, research initiative, community outreach, and proven industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in film production roles such as producer, cinematographer, director, scenographic designer, sound engineer, costume designer, makeup artist, marketer, distributor, music composer, art director, or photographer.

Required skills

• Film production expertise (producing, cinematography, directing, scenographic design, sound recording, costume design, makeup artistry, film marketing, distribution, music scoring, art direction, photography).
• Scholarly writing and peer‑reviewed publication.
• Curriculum development and quality assurance.