University of Malawi is hiring for the position of Staff Associate/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Family Economics, 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.

Location: Zomba
Employer: University of Malawi (UNIMA)
Department: Department of Human Ecology and Agricultural Sciences
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 must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Economics, Family Economics, Consumer Economics, Entrepreneurship or a related discipline (e.g., Sociology, or Behavioural Economics) or any other relevant field of study, obtained from an institution recognised by the University of Malawi.
Applicants should have obtained the relevant first degree with Credit or Distinction. Those with relevant experience in teaching and research will have an added advantage.

Job purpose

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and community engagement in Family Sciences and related areas. The candidate should demonstrate a strong grounding in Family Sciences, specifically family economics, with the ability to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research addressing family economic wellbeing, and contemporary social and economic challenges affecting individuals and families.

Duties and responsibilities

Successful candidates for this position will be undertaking, among others, the following duties:

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Family Sciences 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.
Contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to addressing emerging family-related issues in Malawi and beyond.

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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