Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Fashion & Design

About the role

The University of Malawi is seeking senior academic staff – Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer or Lecturer – to teach and lead research in Fashion and Design, focusing on structural drawing, pattern making and fashion show production. The role involves delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervising projects, and fostering industry collaborations.

Key responsibilities

• Teach, set and mark examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion and design.
• Design and implement practical productions, projects and fashion shows for students.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research and practical projects.
• Develop outreach programmes and establish links with local and international industry partners.
• Publish peer‑reviewed research and represent the department at regional and international conferences.

Required profile

• PhD (or minimum MA/MSc) in Fashion, Textile or Design with a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated professional experience in fashion and fashion show production.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum development and student mentorship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Required skills

• Structural drawing
• Pattern making
• Fashion show production