Vacancy: Academic Programme Leader - Doctoral Programmes in Education

Malawi

Expiration Date: February 07, 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace: On-Site


Job Description

Unicaf University is an independent, accredited university, offering high-quality
internationally recognized qualifications, utilising the best elements of online education.
Based in Lilongwe, Unicaf University specializes in online teaching and learning. Unicaf
University is accredited by the National Council for Higher Education in Malawi and the
British Accreditation Council in the UK.

Unicaf University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for an Academic
Programme Leader in the following area:

● Doctoral programmes in Education

Responsibilities

● Coordinating relevant programmes offered through Unicaf’s online platform
● Coordinating and assisting in the development of new academic programmes
● Undertaking asynchronous teaching of online modules
● Evaluating and/or grading student assignments
● Conducting regular monitoring of academic programmes under programme leadership
● Quality assurance oversight of programmes under programme leadership
● Creating and enhancing material for an improved student/instructor experience
● Performing other related tasks, as deemed necessary

Requirements

● A relevant doctoral degree from a recognised institution.
● Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching at Tertiary Education level 
● Experience in online teaching will be considered an advantage
● Demonstrable research achievements and publications will be considered an
advantage.

Level of Appointment
Appointment will be made at the level of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor,
depending on the experience of the applicant.