Multiple Positions

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions: Lecturer – Economics and Lecturer – Purchasing and Supply in the School of Business Economics and Management, and Lecturer – Cyber Security and Lecturer – Development Studies in the School of Technology and Social Sciences.

LECTURER – ECONOMICS

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching, research, and academic support in Economics programmes, while contributing to curriculum development and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in the specified subject areas to students.
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Supervises students’ research projects and dissertations.
• Participate in curriculum development and periodic programme reviews.
• Engage in student mentorship and academic advising.
• Participate in examination setting, marking, and moderation processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Support the use of e-learning platforms and blended teaching approaches.
• Engage with industry to enhance practical relevance of programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on institutional committees.
• Contributed to community engagement, consultancy, and professional activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Economics or a related field.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
• PhD in Economics or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Lecturing experience at the tertiary level.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Economics principles across the specified subject areas.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong research and academic writing ability.
• Good organizational andtimemanagement skills.
• Ability to use e-learning platforms and integrate technology into teaching.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

LECTURER – PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching, research, and academic support in Purchasing and Supply programmes, while contributing to curriculum development and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in the specified subject areas to students.
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Supervises students’ research projects and dissertations.
• Participate in curriculum development and periodic programme reviews.
• Engage in student mentorship and academic advising.
• Participate in examination setting, marking, and moderation processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Support the use of e-learning platforms and blended teaching approaches.
• Engage with industry to enhance the practical relevance of programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on institutional committees.
• Contributed to community engagement, consultancy, and professional activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply or Operations Supply Change Management.
• A Master’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or Operations Supply Change Management.
• A PhD in Purchasing and Supply or Operations, Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
• Lecturing experience at the tertiary level.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Purchasing and Supply principles across the specified subject areas.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong research and academic writing ability.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to use e-learning platforms and integrate technology into teaching.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

LECTURER – CYBER SECURITY

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching, research, and academic support in Cyber Security and ICT programmes, while contributing to curriculum development and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in the specified subject areas to students.
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Supervises students’ research projects and dissertations.
• Participate in curriculum development and periodic programme reviews.
• Engage in student mentorship and academic advising.
• Participate in examination setting, marking, and moderation processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Support the use of e-learning platforms and blended teaching approaches.
• Engage with industry to enhance the practical relevance of programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on institutional committees.
• Contributed to community engagement, consultancy, and professional activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• PhD in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Lecturing experience at the tertiary level.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Cyber Security and ICT principles across the specified subject areas.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong research and academic writing ability.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to use e-learning platforms and integrate technology into teaching.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

LECTURER – DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching, research, and academic support in Development Studies programmes, while contributing to curriculum development and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in the specified subject areas to students.
• Prepare course materials, assessments, and maintain accurate academic records
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Supervises students’ research projects and dissertations.
• Participate in curriculum development and periodic programme reviews.
• Engage in student mentorship and academic advising.
• Participate in examination setting, marking, and moderation processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Support the use of e-learning platforms and blended teaching approaches.
• Engage with industry to enhance the practical relevance of programmes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on institutional committees.
• Contributed to community engagement, consultancy, and professional activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Development Studies or related field.A
• PhD in Development Studies or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Lecturing experience at the tertiary level.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Development Studies principles across the specified subject areas.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong research and academic writing ability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to use e-learning platforms and integrate technology into teaching.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Salary Package:

An attractive and competitive package will be offered, designed to reward one’s qualification and expertise.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should upload their applications together with copies of educational & professional certificates, and a curriculum vitae with traceable references to the undersigned in one (1) PDF through the link provided below. The

Closing date for receiving applications for this vacancy is 30th June, 2026.

The Registrar, University of Lusaka, Plot 37413,

Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media P O Box 36711, Lusaka, Zambia

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