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ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to be considered for various Academic and Non-academic positions tenable at its Natural Resources College campus.
A. ACADEMIC POSITIONS
1. Staff Associate/Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Chemistry (Tenure)
Qualifications
A Bachelor Degree with at least credit for Staff Associate, a MSc for Assistant Lecturer and PHD for Senior Lecturer and above. The qualifications should be in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields obtained from a recognized University.
2. Staff Associate/Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Physics (Tenure)
Qualifications
A Bachelor Degree with at least credit for Staff Associate, a MSc for Assistant Lecturer and PHD for Senior Lecturer and above. The qualifications should be in Physics or related fields obtained from a recognized University.
3. Staff Associate/Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Computer Science (Tenure)
Qualifications
A Bachelor Degree with at least credit for Staff Associate, a MSc for Assistant Lecturer and PHD for Senior Lecturer and above. The qualifications should be in Computer Science or Database Management or Information Technology or related fields obtained from a recognized University.
4. Staff Associate/Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Textile and Design (fixed contract)
Qualifications
A Bachelor Degree with at least credit for Staff Associate, a MSc for Assistant Lecturer and PHD for Senior Lecturer and above. The qualifications should be in Textile and Fashion Design or related fields obtained from a recognized University.
Other Requirements
- At least 3 years’ teaching experience in a similar position/role.
- Those applying for the post of Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor MUST show proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Teaching and learning
a. Develop and review teaching and learning materials.
b. Carry out curriculum development and reviews.
c. Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
d. Assess students’ performance.
2. Research, consultancy and outreach
a. Engage in research leading to publication and policy development in the area of specialization.
b. Establish professional networking.
c. Contributes to specialized research groups.
d. Supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
3. Resource Mobilization
a. Develop and submit grant proposals for research and consultancy.
b. Manage research projects.
c. Conduct short courses.
4. Governance and Management
a. Participate in meetings and other administrative duties as assigned.
B. NON ACADEMIC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Clerk of Works (Fixed Contract)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a. Quality control check inspections on all construction activities.
b. Weekly reporting to the Project Architect/ Manager on site works.
c. Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them.
d. Issuing site works order, keeping detailed records of work and site visitations.
e. Taking records for number of daily workforce returns, materials and daily weather patterns.
f. Checking adherence to health and safety requirements on site.
g. Checking adherence to environmental and social safeguards on site.
h. Reporting progress of works during monthly progress meetings.
i. Supervising routine, occasional and cyclical maintenance and repair work pertaining to infrastructure projects for the University.
j. Assisting in materials estimates for specific projects of the University.
Qualifications, experience and skills
a. Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology or City and Guilds equivalent or related field from a recognised institution of higher learning.
b. At least 5 years’ experience in supervising construction of buildings
Conditions of Engagement
All the successful candidates shall be engaged on at least initial 2 years fixed contract before they are can be considered for permanent appointment subject to satisfactory performance. This issue of converting contract to permanent does not apply to posts clearly indicated fixed contracts.
Mode of Application
Hard copy application package should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), names and contact details of three traceable referees one of which should be current employer where applicable plus copies of academic and professional qualifications. The title of the position MUST be indicated on the envelope and sent to:
The College Registrar
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(LUANAR)
Natural Resources College
P.O. Box 143
LILONGWE
Electronic Submission
Submission of the hard copy MUST be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application package and be emailed as attachment in PDF to nrcvacancies@luanar.ac.mw. The subject line for the email should be application for the post being applied for.
All applications should reach the UNIVERSITY not later than Friday, 16th June, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
LUANAR is an equal opportunity employer hence females are encouraged to apply.
