Multiple Positions – Mulungushi University

Job description

MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY

Pursuing the frontiers of knowledge

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Council of Mulungushi University is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following positions in the University:

1.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S DEPARTMENT

Assistant Software Developer (1 position)

Job purpose: To work on the development of in-house built software projects

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in ICT or IT or Computer Science from a recognized University

3. At least six months of relevant work experience in a reputable organization.

Quality Assurance Officer (1 position)

Job purpose: To ensure that the University maintains a desired level of quality in both academic and non-academic services it provides to both its internal and external customers.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or Business Administration or Public Relations or Education Management or Marketing from a recognised University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Quality Assurance or Business Administration or Public Relations or Education Management or Marketing from a recognised University

4. An earned PhD in Quality Assurance or Business Administration or Public Relations or Education Management or Marketing from a recognised University will be an added advantage

5. A professional training in Quality Assurance of not less than three months

6. Must be familiar with the higher education landscape and legal framework

7. Functional computer literacy skills

8. Strong analytical skills

9. Excellent communication skills

10. At least two years of experience relevant to the job

11. A valid practicing license from a relevant regulatory body

2.0 Research Ethics Officer (1 position)

Job purpose: To promote and uphold the highest standards of research integrity and ethics across the University by coordinating, monitoring, and supporting ethical review processes, ensuring compliance with national and institutional research ethics frameworks, and guiding researchers on ethical best practices.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Law or Philosophy or Research Ethics or Human Research Protection, Public Policy Analysis, Research Administration or Compliance Management from a recognised University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Law or Philosophy or Research Ethics or Human Research Protection, Public Policy Analysis, Research Administration or Compliance Management from a recognised University

4. Must be familiar with the higher education landscape and legal framework

5. Functional computer literacy skills

6. Strong analytical skills

7. Excellent communication skills

8. At least two years of experience relevant to the job

9. A valid practicing license from a relevant regulatory body

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Lecturer for Public Administration (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognized University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Public Administration from a reputable and recognized University

4. An earned PhD degree in Public Administration will be an added advantage

5. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

6. Functional computer skills

7. Must have proof of research and publications

8. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

9. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

Lecturer for Economics (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics.

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognized University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Economics from a reputable University

4. An earned PhD degree in Economics will be an added advantage
5. Functional computer skills
6. Proof of research and publications
7. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level
8. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Lecturer for Chemistry (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required qualifications:

1. A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognised University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Chemistry from a reputable and recognized University

4. An earned PhD degree in Chemistry will be an added advantage

5. Must have proof of research and publications
6. Functional computer skills
7. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

8. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

Lecturer for Physics (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics.

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognized University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Physics from a reputable and recognized University
4. An earned PhD degree of Science in Physics will be an added advantage

5. Functional computer literacy skills

6. Proof of research and publications

7. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

8. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

Lecturer for Mathematics and Statistics (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognised University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from a reputable and recognized University

4. An earned PhD degree in Mathematics and Statistics will be an added advantage

5. Functional computer literacy skills

6. Proof of research and publications

7. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

8. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Lecturer for Banking and Finance (1 position)

Job purpose: To teach, conduct research, and carry out academic-related responsibilities.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include

English Language and Mathematics

2. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance with a Merit or better from a reputable and recognized University

3. An earned Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from a reputable and recognized University
4. An earned PhD degree in Banking and Finance will be an added advantage

5. Functional computer literacy skills

6. Proof of research and publications

7. At least two years of teaching experience at tertiary level

8. A valid membership with a relevant professional body

REGISTAR’S DEPARTMENT

Security Officer – Operations (1 position)

Job purpose: To ensure security of University properties, staff and students from any harm while on campus. To also ensure that there is no intrusion, theft, tempering or damage in line with service level agreements or agreed standards with outsourced security service providers.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language

2. A Diploma in Law or Security Management or Conflict Studies or Public Administration or any Social Science from a recognized College or University

3. A degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage

4. Certificate in Police or Military training

5. Must have at least attained the level of Inspector in the Zambia Police or Lieutenant in the Zambia Army

6. At least two years of police or military work experience

7. Functional computer literacy skills

Management Secretary III (1 position)

Job purpose:

To provide high level secretarial and other related services to Senior Officers in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the office

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits or better that must include

English Language

2. A Diploma in Secretarial or Office Management

3. An earned degree in Secretarial or Office Management from a recognised University will be an added advantage

4. Speeds of 80/90 wpm in Shorthand and speeds of 55/65 wpm in Typewriting

5. Experience in office management skills

6. High computer literacy skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

7. At least two years practical work experience in a reputable organization at the level of Personal Assistant

8. A fully paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Secretaries

Welder (1 position)

Job purpose: To fabricate, join, repair, and maintain metal structures and components by using appropriate welding techniques while ensuring quality and safety standards within the University.

Required qualifications:

1. A Grade 12 School Certificate

2. A Craft Certificate in Welding or Metal Fabrication

3. Relevant work experience in a reputable organization will be an added advantage.

DEAN OF STUDENT’S DEPARTMENT

Sports and Recreation Officer (1 position)

Job purpose: To plan, coordinate, and promote sports and recreational programmes that enhance student participation, talent development, physical well-being, and the university’s representation in sporting competitions.

Required qualifications:

1. A full Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language

2. A Diploma in Sports Management or Physical Education or Sports Science a recognized institution.

3. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or Physical Education or Sports Science will be an added advantage

4. A minimum of two years’ work experience

5. Functional computer literacy skills

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are encouraged to submit their application either in hard copy or via email to recruitment@mu.edu.zm, as a single PDF document attaching the following:

1. A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees

2. Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications

3. Any other relevant supporting documents

4. Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) validation

Applications must be addressed to:

The Registrar

Mulungushi University

P O Box 80415

KABWE

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4^th September, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted