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Academic and Administrative Vacancies

Application Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2025

Lecturer in Basic Sciences - Mathematics and Statistics

Academic Permanent All SU Departments

Key Responsibilities

  • Classroom teaching
  • Setting, administering and marking examinations
  • Preparing duty rosters and time tables
  • Participating in curriculum development and review
  • Preparing course outlines
  • Counseling students on both academic and disciplinary matters
  • Attending departmental and academic meetings
  • Writing academic reports
  • Initiating and participating in research activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters of Science in Mathematics and Biostatistics
  • 3 years' relevant work experience
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • High integrity and trustworthy
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills

Lecturer in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Academic Permanent Public Health Programme

Key Responsibilities

  • Participating in the development and review of curriculum
  • Developing and reviewing teaching and learning materials
  • Providing effective tuition, assessment and supervision to students
  • Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach activities
  • Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies in teaching
  • Supporting in mentoring assistant lecturers
  • Publishing and disseminating research results
  • Preparing and submitting reports

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, One Health or related field
  • 3 years' relevant work experience

Deputy Registrar - Marketing & Communication

Administrative Permanent Business Administration Department

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing, reviewing and monitoring implementation of marketing policies
  • Marketing the University's products, services and brand
  • Initiating, analysing and conducting market surveys
  • Coordinating and implementing community engagement programmes
  • Coordinating media relations and consumer affairs
  • Preparing and organizing press releases and communication materials
  • Preparing marketing collateral for corporate relations activities
  • Representing the University at various fora
  • Acting as Information Officer of the university

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Marketing or Business Administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration
  • Professional certification such as Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Practical know-how in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in marketing and communication
  • Membership of relevant professional bodies

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Tutor in Language and Communication

Academic Permanent All SU Departments

Key Responsibilities

  • Assessing and monitoring student progress
  • Research and publication
  • Providing constructive feedback to students
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans
  • Fostering a positive learning environment
  • Conducting engaging and interactive language classes
  • Delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops
  • Participating in ongoing training sessions
  • Utilizing various curriculum resources

Minimum Qualifications

  • Tutor: Relevant bachelor's degree with credit or distinction
  • Lecturer: PhD in the relevant field
  • Senior Lecturer and above: PhD and track record of publications
  • Ability to deliver tuition in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
  • Experience in Social & Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Tutor in Applied Chemistry

Academic Contract Public Health Department

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review teaching and learning materials
  • Provide tuition to students at undergraduate level
  • Undertake assessment activities
  • Contribute to curriculum development and reviews
  • Participate in research leading to publications
  • Supervise undergraduate students
  • Participate in community capacity building programmes
  • Implement and monitor multidisciplinary projects

Minimum Qualifications

  • Tutor: Relevant BSc with credit or above
  • Lecturer: Master's degree in the relevant field
  • Senior Lecturer and above: PhD and track record of publications
  • Ability to teach Analytical Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Community and Organizational Leadership

Academic Contract Community Development Department

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver stimulating and effective outcomes-based learning
  • Teach and assess Business Core and Community Leadership courses
  • Conduct research that enhances Community and Organizational Leadership
  • Develop curricula and pedagogical approaches
  • Work cooperatively with multiple stakeholders
  • Actively engage with regional businesses and non-profit communities
  • Recruit, advise, and mentor students
  • Assist in fundraising and University Advancement

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Community and Organizational Leadership or related discipline
  • Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, service, and professional experience
  • Ability to teach Community and Organisational Leadership

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Tutor in Project Management

Academic Permanent Business Management Department

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Project Management
  • Must be certified in project management
  • Ability to conduct research and deliver tuition in Project Management
  • Experience in Operations Management

How to Apply

Applications, together with copies of relevant qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae with two traceable referees, should be sent by Friday, 24 May, 2025.

Send Applications To:

Email: skywayuniversity.lilongwe@yahoo.com

Address: The Registrar, Skyway University, P/Bag A155, Lilongwe


Important Notes:

  • Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email
  • Merge all application documents as one PDF file
  • Include detailed curriculum vitae with two traceable referees
  • Attach copies of all relevant qualifications

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