IUM Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in opportunities at IUM. We appreciate your enthusiasm and inquiry. At this time, we regret to inform you that there are no vacancies available. We encourage you to periodically check our careers page for updates on future openings.We value your interest in our institution and wish you the best in your job search.
IUM invites applications for the following positions:
EENHANA CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF SECONDARY AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
1X LECTURER (MATHEMATICS)
1X LECTURER (BUSINESS STUDIES & ECONOMICS)
DORADO CAMPUS
FACULTY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
1X LECTURER (ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
NKURENKURU CAMPUS
FACULTY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INFO INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
1X LECTURER (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
ONGWEDIVA CAMPUS
1 X STUDENT COUNSELLOR
EENHANA CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF SECONDARY AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
1X LECTURER (MATHEMATICS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Should be able to teach Mathematics Science for Secondary Phase and for Senior Primary Phase.
- Should be able to teach other core educational courses and;
- Perform all other teaching duties such as supervision of students’ research projects; engage in research and publication activities and engage in community engagement activities.
- The candidate should be able to apply ICT skills in teaching and learning
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Master’s in Mathematics and Sciences or in related fields.
- With at least five years (5) teaching experience in the above subject at AS level or three (3) years lecturing experience. Experience
- A relevant PhD in Education degree will serve as an added advantage.
- Must be computer literate.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
The Director: Human Resources, Private Bag 14005, Bachbrecht, Windhoek or e-mail to recruitment@ium.edu.na
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 04 March 2026
EENHANA CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF SECONDARY AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
1X LECTURER (BUSINESS STUDIES & ECONOMICS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Should be able to teach Business Studies and Economics for Secondary Phase and Entrepreneurship
- Should be able to teach other core educational courses.
- Perform teaching duties; supervision of students’ research projects; engage in research and publication activities and engage in community development activities as per IUM policy
- The candidate should be able to apply ICT skills in teaching and learning.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Master’s in Business Studies and Economics or in related fields.
- With at least five years (5) teaching experience in the above subject or three (3) years lecturing experience.
- A relevant PhD in Education degree will serve as an added advantage.
- Must be computer literate
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
The Director: Human Resources, Private Bag 14005, Bachbrecht, Windhoek or e-mail to recruitment@ium.edu.na
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 04 March 2026
DORADO CAMPUS
FACULTY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
1X LECTURER (ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver high-quality lectures in Digital Electronics Design, Circuit Analysis, Engineering Calculus, Engineering Analytics and Virtual Instrumentation, and related Electronics Engineering fields.
- Develop and enhance course curricula in line with industry trends and academic best practices.
- Supervising student projects and final-year design projects.
- Designing and moderating assessments such as tests, assignments, projects, and examinations
- Integrating simulation tools and industry-relevant software into teaching
- Conduct research and contribute to knowledge creation in the field of Electronics Engineering.
- Supporting blended and online learning through the institutional LMS
- Maintain and improve academic standards within the faculty.
- Participate in departmental and faculty meetings, curriculum development, and student support initiatives.
- Providing academic consultation and mentorship to students
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication engineering, or a closely related field.
- 3-5 years teaching experience in Digital Electronics Design, Circuit Analysis, Engineering Calculus, Engineering Analytics and Virtual Instrumentation, and related Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in in laboratory-based teaching and supervision.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software such as MATLAB, Multisim, Proteus, LTspice, LabVIEW or similar tools.
- Experience in online teaching and learning technologies will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
The Director: Human Resources, Private Bag 14005, Bachbrecht, Windhoek or e-mail to recruitment@ium.edu.na
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 25 February 2026
nkurenkuru CAMPUS
FACULTY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INFO INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
1X LECTURER (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver high-quality lectures in, Computer Programming, Systems Analysis and Desing, Business process reengineering, Business intelligence, Discrete mathematics, Engineering calculus and related IT fields.
- Develop and enhance course curricula in line with industry trends and academic best practices.
- Supervising student projects and final-year design projects.
- Designing and moderating assessments such as tests, assignments, projects, and examinations.
- Conduct research and contribute to knowledge creation in the field of ICT.
- Supporting blended and online learning through the institutional LMS
- Maintain and improve academic standards within the faculty.
- Participate in departmental and faculty meetings, curriculum development, and student support initiatives.
- Providing academic consultation and mentorship to students
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Informatics, Software Development, Computer Sciences, or any other relevant field.
- 3-5 years teaching experience in Computer Programming, Systems Analysis and Desing, Business process reengineering, Business intelligence, Discrete mathematics, Engineering calculus, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in IT.
- Strong coding and programming skills, with proficiency in key programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, SQL, .NET, and HTML.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Experience in online teaching and learning technologies will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
The Director: Human Resources, Private Bag 14005, Bachbrecht, Windhoek or e-mail to recruitment@ium.edu.na
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 25 February 2026
ONGWEDIVA CAMPUS
1 X Student Counsellor
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide professional counselling service to students to ensure the emotional and professional growth of students.
- Counsel prospective students on the admissions process and opportunities at the university.
- One-on-one counselling to diverse populations of students.
- Provide referral services such as mental health or substance abuse.
- Assist with conflict mediation and resolution between students, parents, lecturers to ensure student studies are not disrupted.
- Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programmes for counselling groups and individuals.
- Maintaining and disseminating information about counselling services to students.
- Making informational presentations to stakeholders.
- Develops tools to assess individual improvement in behavior during counselling.
- Lecture/mentor students in assigned class.
- Monitor activities of assigned students and complete final evaluations.
- Monitor and provide material support to individual students.
- Advice management in the planning for support of transfer of learning in and around the working environment.
- Provide a positive, enthusiastic appearance and be a role model for all students.
- Perform any other related duties as shall be determined from time to time by management.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or Psychology or equivalent.
- A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- The incumbent must have excellent analytical skills; excellent listening and communication skills; good interpersonal skills with high level of emotional intelligence, and be willing to work under pressure to meet deadlines whenever necessary.
- Five (5) years’ experience in the field of counselling with good knowledge of counselling principles, techniques and practices.
- Should be computer literate.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
The Director: Human Resources, Private Bag 14005, Bachbrecht, Windhoek or e-mail to recruitment@ium.edu.na
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 30 January 2026
1 X LECTURER (sustainable ocean & aquaculture management)
(COASTAL CAMPUS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and stimulate learning in Sustainable Ocean & Aquaculture Management.
- Supervise research, and undertake research and other tasks related to these positions at postgraduate level.
- Maintenance and improvement of academic standards.
- Publications in refereed journals and books.
- Curriculum development.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- A PhD in Sustainable Ocean & Aquaculture Management or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience.
- Must be computer literate.
1 X LECTURER (Maritine & Port Management) (COASTAL CAMPUS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and stimulate learning in Maritime and Port management.
- Supervise research and undertake research and other tasks related to these positions at postgraduate level.
- Maintenance and improvement of academic standards.
- Publications in refereed journals and books.
- Curriculum development.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- A Master’s Degree in Maritime and Port Management, Transport and Logistics, or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience.
- Must be computer literate.
1 X LECTURER (Pre and Junior primary education) (COASTAL CAMPUS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and stimulate learning in Taxonomy.
- Supervise research and undertake research and other tasks related to these positions at postgraduate level.
- Maintenance and improvement of academic standards.
- Publications in refereed journals and books.
- Curriculum development.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- A master’s degree in education with a specialisation in Early Childhood Education, Pre- and Junior Primary Education, or Curriculum Studies or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience.
- Must be computer literate.
1 X ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (Eenhana CAMPUS)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes and maintains up to date library materials.
- Executes day-to-day activities within the library by receiving and issuing library books and borrowed materials.
- Check-in and out library materials.
- Ascertains library authorization of students and university staff.
- Conducts regular library stock counts to ensure that all books, materials and equipment are accounted for.
- Maintaining order and safeguarding library materials.
- Undertakes User Needs Assessments.
- Undertakes information literacy.
- Actively engage the academic community to ensure effective support to teaching, learning and research.
- Compiles quarterly and annual reports.
APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- B – degree, preferably in Library and Information Science or related field.
- Two (2) years working experience in an institution of higher learning or a similar institution.
- Broad working knowledge and understanding of library and information science.
- Proficient in library e-resource training will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in library management systems will also be an added advantage
- Ability to develop and empower others is also an added advantage.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and Designated groups as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 especially persons with disabilities. Please forward your CV, copies of qualifications, academic transcripts NQA Evaluation of foreign qualifications and application cover letter to:
Only short listed candidates will be notified and no CV’s and documentation will be returned.
Closing date: 18 November 2025
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