Role Overview

Astria Learning is expanding its online academic delivery across partner universities in Malawi. We are seeking motivated early-career academics to join our team as part-time Teacher Assistants. This is a remote, half-day role designed to fit alongside existing academic or research commitments. You will support online course delivery by assisting Online Course Instructors with grading, student engagement, and LMS management working within a structured academic team under faculty supervision.Advertise in Malawi

Working Arrangement

Fully remote — work from home

Half-day commitment: 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday

Compensation at MWK 11,500 per hour, in line with public university Assistant Lecturer rates

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility

Detail

Weekly Grading

Grade continuous assessmnents – assignments and discussions using rubrics

Student Communications

Respond to student queries via LMS inbox within 24-48 hours. Escalate academic questions to the Dept. Head.

Doubt-Clearance Sessions

Facilitate one online doubt-clearance session (if required) per course per term (30 minutes, TA-run). Escalate unresolved queries to Dept. Head.

Final Paper Support

Assist in Grading final papers using rubrics. Sort submissions by student group prior to faculty review. Flag borderline cases.

LMS Management

Maintain accurate academic records and submission tracking within the Learning Management System.

Academic Standards

Uphold academic integrity and institutional quality standards throughout all student interactions.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Category A — Desirable

â–¸ Holds a PhD degree, or has submitted / defended a PhD dissertation

â–¸ Has teaching experience at university level

â–¸ Has experience as a Research Assistant or Assistant Lecturer

Category B — Minimum Eligibility

▸ Holds a Master’s degree and has a minimum of 8+ years of university-level teaching experience

▸ Has substantial experience delivering postgraduate (Master’s) programmes

All two conditions must be met concurrently for Category B consideration.

Preferred Academic Disciplines

• Management
• Education
• Development Studies
• Agriculture
• Crop & Soil Science
• Human Ecology
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Economics
• Closely related disciplines relevant to the assigned programme will also be considered.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated university-level teaching or academic support experience
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Experience with online or blended learning environments is desirable not mandatory
• Able to work independently in a remote environment and meet academic deadlines
• Reliable computer, internet connectivity, and a quiet professional workspace

• Grade continuous assessments – assignments and discussions using rubrics
• Respond to student queries via LMS inbox within 24-48 hours. Escalate academic questions to the Dept. Head.
• Facilitate one online doubt-clearance session (if required) per course per term (30 minutes, TA-run). Escalate unresolved queries to Dept. Head.
• Assist in Grading final papers using rubrics. Sort submissions by student group prior to faculty review. Flag borderline cases.
• Maintain accurate academic records and submission tracking within the Learning Management System.
• Uphold academic integrity and institutional quality standards throughout all student interactions.

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Experience with online or blended learning environments is desirable not mandatory
• Able to work independently in a remote environment and meet academic deadlines

• Holds a PhD degree, or has submitted / defended a PhD dissertation
• Has teaching experience at university level
• Has experience as a Research Assistant or Assistant Lecturer
• Holds a Master’s degree and has a minimum of 8+ years of university-level teaching experience
• Has substantial experience delivering postgraduate (Master’s) programmes
• Demonstrated university-level teaching or academic support experience