LECTURER IN MICROBIOLOGY – University of Namibia 31 views

Applicants usually need a PhD in Microbiology or a closely related field, with strong research output and teaching experience. A Master’s degree may be considered for entry-level roles, but a PhD is strongly preferred and often mandatory for permanent academic positions under UNAM’s academic staffing framework.

Daily responsibilities include delivering lectures and practical laboratory sessions to undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising student research projects, and marking assignments and exams. Lecturers also engage in curriculum development, departmental meetings, and contribute to university committees—often balancing teaching, research, and administrative duties across campuses like Main Campus or Hage Geingob Campus.

Namibian universities value collegiality, respect for senior academics, and responsiveness to institutional priorities such as national development goals and transformation agendas. Punctuality, adherence to official reporting lines, and active participation in community engagement or outreach—especially in rural or underserved areas—is expected and often factored into performance reviews.

Lecturers typically progress from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, then to Associate Professor and Professor, based on sustained research output, teaching excellence, and leadership contributions. Promotion follows UNAM’s Academic Staff Promotion Guidelines and requires formal application, peer review, and endorsement by the University’s Academic Board and Council.

UNAM staff are covered under the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and receive 30 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and sick leave per the Namibian Labour Act. Medical aid is not provided directly by UNAM but staff may access private schemes through payroll deductions, and housing allowances or subsidies may apply depending on rank and availability.

Applications must be submitted via UNAM’s official recruitment portal during advertised vacancies, including certified academic transcripts, a detailed CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, and contact details of referees. Panels prioritise evidence of teaching competence in microbiology contexts relevant to Namibia (e.g., waterborne pathogens, antimicrobial resistance), local research collaboration, and alignment with UNAM’s strategic focus on applied science and national health priorities.