VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following
positions tenable at MUBAS in Blantyre.

A. HEAD OF ECONOMICS AND LAW DEPARTMENT

The Head of Economics and Law Department shall be responsible to the Executive
Dean of the School of Business and Economic Sciences. He/she shall provide
leadership and overall coordination of all academic and administrative matters
of the Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Leading in the development, implementation and monitoring of the
departmental plans, strategies, budgets and academic programmes.
b. Monitoring, implementing and maintaining academic standards.
c. Establishing and maintaining partnerships and links with Government, the public
and private sector, development partners and the international community.
d. Leading in the development and implementation of resource mobilization plans
and strategies, and ensuring efficient resource utilization in the Department.
e. Supporting staff in research, consultancy and outreach programmes for the
Department.
f. Initiating recruitment processes.
g. Advising staff on relevant and credible journals in specialized fields of the
school.
h. Preparing reports for the Department.
i. Undertaking curriculum review and tracer studies.

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j. Orienting and mentoring the new academic generation.
k. Allocating work and reviewing the performance of staff.

Qualifications
• An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution.
• 3 years’ experience at supervisory level.
• Those at Senior Lecturer level and above or in Senior Leadership positions shall
have an added advantage.

Term of Office
The successful candidate shall be offered a 3-year performance-based contract
which may be renewed once.

B. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN

BIOTECHNOLOGY (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
The position is under the Physics and Biochemical Sciences Department. Applicants
must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their bachelor’s
or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for Senior
Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

C. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY

(FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The position is under the Physics and Biochemical Sciences Department. Applicants
must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their bachelor’s
or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for Senior
Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

D. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN INDUSTRIAL

PROCESSES (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The position is under the Physics and Biochemical Sciences Department. Applicants
must possess a minimum of a master’s and a credit pass in their bachelor’s or
honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for Senior Lecturer
level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

E. LECTURER IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (TENURE)

The position is under the Civil Engineering Department. Applicants must possess
a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their bachelor’s or honours
degree in the relevant field.

F. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN CLOUD

COMPUTING (Tenure)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

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G. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN CYBER
SECURITY (Tenure and Fixed-Term Contract)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

H. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN SOFTWARE

ENGINEERING (Tenure and Fixed-Term Contract)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

I. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN DATA

SCIENCE (Tenure)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

J. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN MACHINE

LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Tenure and Fixed-Term Contract)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

K. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT (Fixed-Term Contract)
The position is under the Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree and a credit pass in their
bachelor’s or honours degree in the relevant field. Additionally, those applying for
Senior Lecturer level and above should have a track record of relevant publications.

L. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - SYSTEMS

Position Overview
The position is tenable in the Library Services Department. The Assistant Librarian
(Systems) shall be responsible to the Librarian. He/she will be responsible for
support, management and development of library systems.

Key role and responsibilities

a. Developing and implementing policies and procedures in systems development
b. Monitoring and advising on Library and Information Technology matters.
c. Maintaining library technology infrastructure, mainly Koha integrated library
management system, the digital repository (DSpace), Open Journal Systems,
and library security system (EM).
d. Managing and providing application support, configuration, and maintenance

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 for a portfolio of library systems, ensuring security, sustainability, and
documentation according to agreed standards and procedures.
e. Developing and improving existing library information systems and implementing
new services in support of Library strategic aims.
f. Coordinating and conducting staff training for the development of ICT skills
in the use of automated systems and IT products, services and emerging
technologies.
g. Ensuring system integrity, reliability, responsiveness, security and compliance
with library policies.
h. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new technologies and systems
developments in libraries and higher education.
i. Providing management information and analysis, including statistical reports
from library information systems in support of an evidence-informed approach
to decision making.
j. Contributing to Library Services and wider University projects and leading in
Library Services projects on user experience (UX), usability, and accessibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/ Library and
Information Science.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Computer Science/
Information Technology.
• 3 years’ experience of working in an active library environment
• Knowledge of library management systems such as Koha, DSpace for digital
repository, Open Journal Systems (OJS), and programming languages such as
Python, SQL, MySQL
• Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as MARC21
and Z39.50 among others.

N. LIBRARY OFFICER - ICT

Position Overview
The position is tenable in the Library Services Department. The Library Officer -ICT
shall be responsible to the Librarian.

Duties and responsibilities

a. Reviewing, monitoring and implementing policies, plans, standards, strategies
and procedures in systems development.
b. Designing, implementing and maintaining library systems and databases.
c. Facilitating the acquisition, review and maintenance of computer hardware
and software systems.
d. Installing and maintaining the Library’s Local Area Network in connection with
the Wide Area Network, library website, and databases.
e. Monitoring audio-visual services.
f. Coordinating and implementing information security systems.
g. Installing and maintaining ICT equipment.

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h. Maintaining the institutional repository
i. Digitizing information resources.
j. Providing ICT user support services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Library and
information Science with ICT or IT option.
• 3 years’ experience in library ICT operations.
• Knowledge of Koha integrated library management system and DSpace

O. LIBRARY OFFICER - ACQUISITION

Position Overview
The position is tenable in the Library Services Department. The Library Officer
-Acquisition shall be responsible to the Assistant Librarian.

Duties and responsibilities

a. Reviewing, monitoring and implementing acquisition policies, plans, standards,
strategies and procedures.
b. Reviewing condition of existing stock.
c. Verifying acquisition information.
d. Conducting needs assessment for information resource requirements.
e. Liaising with publishers and vendors to identify new and alternative titles.
f. Preparing reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
• 3 years’ experience in library operation
• Knowledge of systems for print and e-book acquisition.
• Ability to interpret usage statistics from e-libraries and e-databases.

P. LIBRARY OFFICER – READER SERVICES

Position Overview
The position is tenable in the Library Services Department. The Library Officer
(Reader Services) shall be responsible to the Assistant Librarian.

Duties and responsibilities

a. Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of readers
services policies, plans, standards, strategies and procedures.
b. Receiving and compiling statistical reports from reader’s services section.

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c. Conducting user information needs analysis.
d. Maintaining user membership in the library management system.
e. Recording and handling user disciplinary issues.
f. Supporting staff and students training in the use of library resources.
g. Supporting user information literacy programmes.
h. Facilitating the management of readers services resources, new technologies
and facilities.
i. Issuing and discharging materials.
j. Preparing reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
• 2 years’ experience in managing a library

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications with two traceable referees should be sent by Monday, 30 June,
2025 to [email protected] addressing the Registrar, MUBAS, P/Bag
303, Chichiri, Blantyre 3. Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the
subject line of their emails and the application package should be merged as one
document. Please note that hard copy applications are not allowed.

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