Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Classics (Full‑time)

About the role

The Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Classical Studies at the University of Malawi is seeking a dynamic scholar to join its full‑time Classics team. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, research, and curriculum innovation across Greek and Roman literature and religion.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality lectures, seminars and tutorials in Classics, both face‑to‑face and online, and supervise undergraduate (and potentially postgraduate) research projects.
• Participate in curriculum design, assessment development and the integration of digital tools and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish in reputable outlets, and pursue collaborative projects and external funding.
• Engage in departmental committees, outreach programmes, public lectures and support the growth of Classical Studies within the university and the wider community.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Classics (required); PhD in Classics or near completion (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in Greek and Roman literature, religion or related fields, with ability to teach Latin and/or Ancient Greek from beginner to advanced levels.
• Active research record evidenced by publications, conference papers or grant applications.
• Experience in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy and, preferably, competence in modern languages for research purposes.
• Engagement with decolonisation initiatives in Classical Studies and experience in student supervision or academic leadership is desirable.