Vacancy title:
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer / Staff Associate in Development Finance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Education, Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

LUANAR is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer, or Staff Associate in Development Finance. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, consultancy, and curriculum development while providing expertise in finance, microfinance, and development-related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Development Finance.
• Develop and review curriculum and instructional materials.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.
• Prepare competitive grant proposals and consultancy projects.
• Mentor students and provide academic guidance.
• Participate in outreach, professional training, and faculty administration.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A Master's degree in Development Finance or Finance from a recognized university for appointment at the Assistant Lecturer level.
• A PhD in Development Finance from a recognized university for appointment at the Lecturer level and above.

Applicants should also demonstrate proficiency in teaching:

• Marketing and Market Research
• Product Development for Microfinance Institutions
• Quantitative Methods
• Microfinance and Development
• Managerial Aspects of Microfinance
• Digital Finance
• Micro and Small Enterprise Development

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least a Credit for Staff Associate applicants.
• Minimum three (3) years' relevant experience.
• Evidence of publications and successful research funding for senior academic appointments.

Terms and Conditions

Initial two-year contract with the possibility of permanent appointment based on performance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Hard copy application package should include:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
• Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees, including the current employer where applicable.

Applications should clearly indicate the position being applied for on the envelope and be addressed to:

The University Registrar
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
P.O. Box 219
Lilongwe, Malawi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LUANAR is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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