Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position that has arisen at the Women’s University in Africa:

Sign Language Lecturer

The successful candidate will report to the Chairperson of Communication and Language Centre/Faculty of Social and Gender Transformative Sciences
RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY TASKS

Teaching Sign Language to undergraduate students in accordance with Faculty guidelines and standards;
• Developing and updating course curriculum.
• Coordinating academic activities for students that develop their problem-solving skills;
• Inculcating creative and critical thinking capabilities in students in line with Education 5.0;
• Research;
• Community service; and
• Performing any other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

• Preferably a PhD in Sign Language related fields, e.g. Deaf Education, Special Education or Linguistics;
• A Master’s degree in Sign Language related fields, e.g. Deaf Education, Special Education or Linguistics;
• An undergraduate degree in Sign Language related fields, Deaf Education, Special Education or Linguistics; and
• Sign Language Certification: Certificate in Sign Language.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level, with experience in curriculum design and deaf culture education.

ATTRIBUTES
• Must demonstrate high level proficiency in Sign Language (4.0+);
• Familiarity with online or hybrid teaching platforms (e.g., TEAMS, ZOOM, Google Classroom);
• Strong knowledge of deaf culture, literature, and linguistics;
• Ability to work in a, inclusive, diverse academic environment;
• Ability to motivate and guide students; and
• Effective organisational and planning skills.
• Commitment to WUA’s mission of expanding women’s access to higher education

Interested candidates should submit application letters addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Administration in a single file containing detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications including transcripts indicating the post applied for in the subject line by Friday 17 February 2026 to: careers@wua.ac.zw
WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.