EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
The University of Iringa invites applications from suitably qualified and competent candidates to fill the following academic positions:
ASSISTANT LECTURER POSITIONS
- Human Resource Management – 1 Position
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Human Resource Management from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Marketing – 3 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management – 5 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Accounting and Finance – 3 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting and Finance from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Economics and Finance – 2 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Economics and Finance, Applied Economics, or Business Economics.
- Relevant Master’s degree in Economics, Financial Economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, or Economics and Finance.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Journalism – 2 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism or Mass Communication from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Academic specialization must be consistent from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
- Linguistics – 2 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Linguistics with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in English or Linguistics with a GPA of 3.5.
- Degrees must be obtained from recognized universities.
- Information Technology – 3 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5.
- Degrees must be obtained from recognized universities.
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER POSITIONS
- Finance – 4 Positions
- Human Resource Management – 4 Positions
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management – 4 Positions
- Marketing – 4 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the relevant field from recognized institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 at Bachelor’s level and 4.0 at Master’s level.
- Consistent academic progression in the relevant specialization.
- University teaching experience, research publications, and consultancy involvement will be an added advantage.
- Journalism – 2 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Journalism or Mass Communication.
- Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Cultural Anthropology & Tourism – 2 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Wildlife Management, Protected Areas Management, or Tourism Management.
- Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and Tourism with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Community Development – 1 Position
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Community Development or Project Planning and Management.
- Master’s degree in Community Development with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Counselling Psychology – 3 Positions
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology.
- Master’s degree in Psychology with a GPA of 4.0.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Assistant Lecturer Applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to teach undergraduate students effectively.
- Capacity to assist in academic and applied research activities.
- Ability to participate in consultancy and community outreach activities.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Competence in academic writing and publication.
- ICT proficiency relevant to teaching and learning.
- Professional integrity and ability to work in teams.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students effectively.
- Strong capacity to conduct academic and applied research.
- Proven ability to undertake consultancy and community engagement activities.
- Evidence of scholarly publications in recognized journals.
- Good communication, supervision, and presentation skills.
- ICT competence relevant to teaching, research, and academic administration.
- Leadership ability, professional integrity, and teamwork.
Applicants in Economics and Finance-related fields should additionally demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted by 30th June 2026.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts to the address below or via the official email address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vice Chancellor University of Iringa P.O. Box 200 Iringa, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
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