Staff Associate/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Early Childhood Development (Special Needs)
University of Malawi is hiring for the position of Staff Associate/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Early Childhood Development (Special Needs), based in Zomba. It is a full-time position. Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026. Applications go directly to the employer; see how to apply below.
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Location: Zomba
Employer: University of Malawi (UNIMA)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
About the University of Malawi
The University of Malawi (UNIMA), based in Zomba, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post.
Qualifications and experience
- Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or PhD in early childhood development (ECD), Early Childhood Special Needs, Child and Youth Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Studies or any other relevant field of study, obtained from an institution recognized by the University of Malawi.
- Applicants should have obtained a relevant first degree with Credit or Distinction. Those with relevant experience in teaching and research will have an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
Successful candidates for this position will be undertaking, among others, the following duties:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Childhood Development and related areas.
- Develop and review curricula, teaching materials, and assessment instruments.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research and publish findings in reputable academic journals.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
- Participate in academic administration, departmental activities, and quality assurance processes.
- Engage in community outreach and knowledge transfer to inform policies and interventions affecting individuals, families, and communities.
- Establish and maintain research collaborations with relevant academic institutions, government departments, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
How to apply
Send a detailed CV, copies of certificates, your National ID and the names of three traceable referees by email to [email protected], or by post to:
The Registrar
University of Malawi
P.O. Box 280
Zomba
Malawi
Closing date: 20 November 2026.
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