Lecturer and assistant lecturer 7 vacancies

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Dar-es-Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU)
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Job Description
Vacancies at DarTU – Dar es Salaam Tumaini University
Institution: Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Application deadline: Friday, 30th October 2026 at 16:30 hours

• Introduction

Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU) is undergoing strategic re-engineering and rebranding to align with emerging developments in Law and Justice and the digital information age.

As part of this transformation, DarTU seeks to strengthen its academic and technological capacity to respond effectively to emerging trends in Law and Justice, Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Information Technology.

In pursuit of this goal, DarTU invites applications from qualified, dynamic, and proactive candidates for the following positions:

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Assistant Professor in Law

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Senior Lecturer in Law

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Lecturer in Law

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Assistant Lecturer in Law

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Lecturer in Computer Science

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Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science with Cyber Security

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Assistant Lecturer in Information Technology/Information Systems

Details of the available positions, including the required qualifications and experience, key duties and responsibilities and the respective schools are provided below.

• Available academic positions

Position 1: Assistant Professor in Law

Number of posts2

SchoolSchool of Law and Justice (SoLJu)

Qualifications and experience

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Possession of a Master’s Degree in Laws (LL.M) degree and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions.

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A GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 or a B+ score in Master’s Degree and a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 in Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.

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Must have at least 6 years of post-PhD work experience.

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Must have experience in teaching and research.

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Qualified candidates must be able to teach Law courses at Postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Prior experience in University teaching and being an advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.

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Candidates with specializations in Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedures, International Trade and Investment Law, Law of Evidence, Law of Trusts and Succession, Labour Law, Land Law, Oil and Gas Law and Tax Law and Legal Writing and Drafting.

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Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.

Duties and responsibilities

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Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where prior training in teaching methodologies has not been undertaken.

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Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments for both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

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Provide academic and administrative leadership at the level of the Department, School or Directorate.

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Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff in relevant fields of specialization.

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Participate in the development, review, and implementation of academic curricula and instructional materials.

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Develop, coordinate, and manage various university activities and programs.

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Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings for academic and societal impact.

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Engage in community services and participate in community outreach and extension programs.

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Publish books and book chapters that advance the frontiers of knowledge.

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Formulate academic policies and offer technical assistance to the university.

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Supervise field practicals, undergraduate special projects, Master’s and PhD theses/dissertations.

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Organize and participate in workshops, conferences and symposia.

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Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.

Position 2: Senior Lecturer in Law

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Possession of Master’s Degree in Laws (LL.M) degree and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions.

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Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and a minimum of 5 points from peer-reviewed publications.

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Candidates must have experience in teaching and research, and be able to teach Law courses at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

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Prior university teaching experience and admission as an Advocate of the High Court will be considered an added advantage.

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Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Publish books and book chapters.

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Supervise field attachments, undergraduate projects, and postgraduate Master’s and PhD theses and dissertations.

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Organize and participate in academic workshops, conferences, symposia and related scholarly events.

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Position 3: Lecturer in Law

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Must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in teaching and research.

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Qualified candidates must be able to teach Law courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

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Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.

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Lead the development and review of course content and assessments to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.

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