Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor - Early Childhood Development (Special Needs)

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a post as Staff Associate, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Early Childhood Development (Special Needs). The successful candidate will teach, supervise research and contribute to academic and community work.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Childhood Development and related areas.
• Develop and review curricula, teaching materials and assessment instruments.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research and publish findings in reputable academic journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Take part in academic administration, departmental activities and quality assurance processes.
• Engage in community outreach and knowledge transfer to inform policies and interventions affecting individuals, families and communities.
• Build research collaborations with academic institutions, government departments, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Special Needs, Child and Youth Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Studies or another relevant field, from an institution recognised by the University of Malawi.
• A relevant first degree with Credit or Distinction.
• Relevant teaching and research experience is an added advantage.

To apply, candidates must submit a detailed CV, an application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates, contact details of three referees and evidence of ordination or commissioning where applicable, by 20 November 2026 to the Registrar, University of Malawi, Zomba, or by e-mail.