Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Academic Literacy & Communication Skills

About the role

The University of Malawi is seeking qualified candidates for a tenured Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in Academic Literacy, Language and Communication Skills. The appointment is tenured and will be based in the Department of Academic Skills and Careers (formerly Language and Communication Skills) within the School of Arts, Communication and Design.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and tutorial instructions to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Set, administer, and mark continuous assessment examinations.
• Set and mark end‑of‑semester examinations and submit grades promptly to the Head of Department.
• Contribute to departmental and university growth through research and scholarly publications.

Required profile

• Minimum Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching (e.g., TEFL, TESL, ESP, EAP) or a related discipline.
• At least a credit classification at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Degree obtained from an institution accredited by the National Council of Higher Education.