Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Fine Art – Graphic Design

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications for academic positions ranging from Lecturer to Professor in Fine Art with a focus on Graphic Design. Successful candidates will join a vibrant department, contributing to teaching, research, and community outreach.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, set and mark examinations.
• Develop and update curricula for graphic design and related programmes.
• Conduct research, undertake consultancies, and publish scholarly work.
• Supervise student projects and prepare them for presentations.
• Participate in academic seminars, exhibitions, and outreach activities.
• Perform additional academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, or related field, plus a Bachelor’s degree with credit.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in graphic design, multimedia, or related areas.
• Portfolio demonstrating professional exhibitions or graphic works.
• For senior positions, a strong record of publications and evidence of research initiative.
• University teaching experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficiency with Adobe Dreamweaver.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.
• Proficiency with Corel Graphics Suite.
• Proficiency with PaintShop Pro.