Texila American University is a World Class Affordable Educational Provider. We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research. Texila Group–has 4000+ students from 70+ Countries for its varied program verticals.

The University seeks to recruit suitably qualified individuals for the position “Biochemistry Faculty”

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching:

· Proficient usage of Audio Visual and Digital forms of Lecture delivery

· Writing lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures; seminars and tutorials.

· Marking student papers

· Maybe a member of the departmental planning team to determine the teaching program for the academic year;

· Takes feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department /faculty; for example, will make changes to course material;

· changing and adapting course material following research;

· Providing guidance and advice to students, e.g., career advice or advice regarding personal issues.

Setting up of Biochemistry Lab as per requirements & conducting practical sessions in Biochemistry.
Take care of Equipment, models and other utilities in Biochemistry lab

· To ensure that all information is duly uploaded in LMS and ERP (as applicable) on timely basis

2. Research – publications:

· Writing papers on a topic relevant to a specialist subject area. This will include journals, books, and other material.

3. Research – active:

· Investigating new areas of research within specialist subject area;

· Identifying research topic;

· Determining appropriate research methodologies for research;

· Adapting research methodologies.

· Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analysing results/conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas;

· Writing reports to relevant bodies about progress of research.

4. Examinations:

· Responsible for preparation of assessment papers for examinations

· Marking examination papers for graduate and undergraduate students;

· Writing examination reports for faculty/departmental review;

· Writing dissertation reports;

5. Administration:

· May be a member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching

· Actively investigating funding opportunities within area of research – this will include submitting research grant applications;

· May participate in relevant committees within department/faculty;

· May, on occasion, participate in school/University committees where appropriate and/or where invited.

6. External:

· Attending conferences in specialist subject areas to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops;

· Participating in external working groups – on occasions the role holder may be asked to participate in collaborative projects;

· May provide references on behalf of academic colleagues.

· May participate in peer review of publications.

7. Other:

1. Perform any other lawful duties as assigned.

8. Technical Competencies

· Teaching

· Laboratory Skill in the subject of expertise

· Research

9. Skills

· Drive for results

· Quality focus

· Integrity

· Planning, organizing and flexibility

· Confidence and self-control

· Problem-solving and initiative

· Critical information seeking

· Communicating with clarity

· Embracing change

· Collaborating with others

· Influencing and relationship building

· Innovation and creativity

10. Qualification

Master’s Degree in Biochemistry / allied fields and an earned Doctorate Degree in the relevant or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
2-5 years of Work experience
Must be registered with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia (HPCZ).

Job Application Procedure

To apply for this position, interested candidates should:

Provide the specified details in the form accessible via this link.
Send a copy of their CV (ONLY) to careers.zm@tau.edu.zm before Friday, 30th January, 2026.

Note: EnsureAll qualifications are verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

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