Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor - Human Ecology, Gender and Family Relations

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications for a post as Staff Associate, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Human Ecology and Gender and Family Relations. The successful candidate contributes to teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development and community engagement in Family Sciences and related areas, with a strong grounding in gender and family issues.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Human Ecology, Gender and Family Relations and related areas.
• Develop and review curricula, teaching materials and assessment instruments.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research and publish in reputable academic journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Take part in academic administration, departmental activities and quality assurance.
• Engage in community outreach and knowledge transfer to inform policies and interventions affecting families and communities.
• Build research collaborations with academic institutions, government departments, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
• Help develop evidence-based approaches to emerging family-related issues in Malawi and beyond.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a relevant field such as Gender and Family Relations, Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Gender, Violence and Social Justice, Gender Policy, Family Dynamics, Family Sociology, Marriage and Relationship Studies, Family Wellbeing, or a closely related field such as sociology, psychology or social work, from a university recognised by the University of Malawi.
• First degree obtained 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, where applicable, evidence of ordination or denominational endorsement, by 20 November 2026 to the Registrar, University of Malawi, Zomba, or by e-mail.