Academic Job Vacancies : Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Staff Associate – Malawi University of Science and Technology
The Malawi University of Science and technology (MUST ) is the 4th public university to be established by the government of Malawi, MUST is located at Ndata Farm , 27 kms from Limbe, MUST is offering undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in the following disciplines : Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Meteorology and Climate Science, Entrepreneurship and innovation
MUST has academic vacancies on permanent or contract basis in the following discipline at Professor/Reader (Associate Professor)/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer levels or Staff Associates
Biological Sciences : Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences: Cell biology and Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Sciences with expertise in Networking
Computer Sciences with expertise in Programming
Computer Sciences with expertise in Hardware Engineering
Computer Sciences with expertise in Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)
Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)
Language and Communication
Mechanical Engineering with a bias in Materials Engineering and also with sound knowledge in Engineering Drawing, Workshop Practice and Auto-CAD
Mechanical Engineering with bias in Dynamics and Control
Mechanical Engineering with a bias in fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat and Mass Transfer
Statistics
MUST is looking for candidates with proven and a track record of commitment , excellence in teaching and research and resource mobilisation
The main purpose of for all the above academic positions is to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, carry out research, consultancy and outreach activities, scholarly publishing, curriculum development/revision and provide guidance to students. Senior academics are expected to mentor the new generation of academics
Interested candidates should possess the following attributes
Knowledge – candidates must be those with strong knowledge of the subject area combined with a broad subject background enabling contribution to teaching and research
Skills – Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, Those with proven record of ability to attract funding, conduct high quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high quality publications, or other research outputs in other relevant fields shall have an added advantage e
Aptitude – Candidates must have ability to work collaboratively
Qualifications – PhD in relevant field for those applying for Professorship and Reader
PhD or Masters degree in relevant field for positions lower than reader
A Distinction or Credit first Degree for those applying for positions of Staff Associates
Previous Experience – Research experience in relevant field : Teaching and assessment of students work at undergraduate and/or postgraduate at tertiary educational level, Curriculum design, Engagement with scholarly/professional community and pastoral care of students
Personal Qualities – Essential- Commitment to academic research; high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students, continuous professional development and ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and partners from outside the institution and students of all cultures and backgrounds
Desirable – Willingness to be committed to the vision and mission of the Malawi University of science and Technology
Interested candidates who meet the requirements for any of the above posts should submit their application, together with detailed CV duly signed and dated not later than 24th April The CV must include the candidate’s names in full, date of birth, academic and professional qualifications, job experience and addresses of 3 traceable refs with their email and physical addresses to University Registrar, Malawi University of Science and Technology, P O Box 5196, Limbe email : registrar@must.ac.mw with the position being applied for as the subject, Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged
The Malawi University of Science and technology (MUST ) is the 4th public university to be established by the government of Malawi, MUST is located at Ndata Farm , 27 kms from Limbe, MUST is offering undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in the following disciplines : Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Meteorology and Climate Science, Entrepreneurship and innovation
MUST has academic vacancies on permanent or contract basis in the following discipline at Professor/Reader (Associate Professor)/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer levels or Staff Associates
Biological Sciences : Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences: Cell biology and Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Sciences with expertise in Networking
Computer Sciences with expertise in Programming
Computer Sciences with expertise in Hardware Engineering
Computer Sciences with expertise in Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)
Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)
Language and Communication
Mechanical Engineering with a bias in Materials Engineering and also with sound knowledge in Engineering Drawing, Workshop Practice and Auto-CAD
Mechanical Engineering with bias in Dynamics and Control
Mechanical Engineering with a bias in fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat and Mass Transfer
Statistics
MUST is looking for candidates with proven and a track record of commitment , excellence in teaching and research and resource mobilisation
The main purpose of for all the above academic positions is to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, carry out research, consultancy and outreach activities, scholarly publishing, curriculum development/revision and provide guidance to students. Senior academics are expected to mentor the new generation of academics
Interested candidates should possess the following attributes
Knowledge – candidates must be those with strong knowledge of the subject area combined with a broad subject background enabling contribution to teaching and research
Skills – Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, Those with proven record of ability to attract funding, conduct high quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high quality publications, or other research outputs in other relevant fields shall have an added advantage e
Aptitude – Candidates must have ability to work collaboratively
Qualifications – PhD in relevant field for those applying for Professorship and Reader
PhD or Masters degree in relevant field for positions lower than reader
A Distinction or Credit first Degree for those applying for positions of Staff Associates
Previous Experience – Research experience in relevant field : Teaching and assessment of students work at undergraduate and/or postgraduate at tertiary educational level, Curriculum design, Engagement with scholarly/professional community and pastoral care of students
Personal Qualities – Essential- Commitment to academic research; high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students, continuous professional development and ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and partners from outside the institution and students of all cultures and backgrounds
Desirable – Willingness to be committed to the vision and mission of the Malawi University of science and Technology
Interested candidates who meet the requirements for any of the above posts should submit their application, together with detailed CV duly signed and dated not later than 24th April The CV must include the candidate’s names in full, date of birth, academic and professional qualifications, job experience and addresses of 3 traceable refs with their email and physical addresses to University Registrar, Malawi University of Science and Technology, P O Box 5196, Limbe email : registrar@must.ac.mw with the position being applied for as the subject, Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged
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