Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Media and Communication

About the role

The University of Malawi invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for existing academic positions ranging from Lecturer to Professor in Media and Communication. The role involves teaching, research, and engagement with professional media practice.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in media and communication, including setting and marking examinations.
• Design and implement practical productions and projects for drama and theatre studies.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research and practical projects.
• Mentor and tutor students, and develop outreach programmes with staff.
• Create industry links locally and internationally for collaborations, research, and exchange programmes.
• Mobilise resources for academic, scholarly, and outreach activities.
• Publish peer‑reviewed work to enhance the department’s profile.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research groups and provide academic leadership.

Required profile

• Relevant academic qualification (PhD, MA or MSc) in Media and Communication or related fields.
• Record of peer‑reviewed journal articles or book chapters.
• Professional experience in media production or journalism (e.g., editor, correspondent, producer).

Required skills

• Print media expertise.
• Radio production and broadcasting.
• Television production and broadcasting.
• Digital communication and e‑communication.
• Social media management.
• Cultural studies.
• Development communication.
• Strategic communication.