VACANCIES AT DAR ES SALAAM TUMAINI UNIVERSITY (DarTU)
1. INTRODUCTION
Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU) is undergoing strategic re-engineering and rebranding to align with emerging developments in journalism and mass communication, legal education, language and communication skills, and library and information studies. As part of this transformation, DarTU aims to strengthen its academic and technological capacity to address emerging trends and deliver innovative and industry-responsive academic programmes.
The University seeks to recruit qualified, dynamic, and proactive Tanzanian candidates for the following positions:
School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)
- Associate Professor in Law – 2 Posts
- Senior Lecturer in Law – 2 Posts
- Lecturer in Law – 2 Posts
- Assistant Lecturer in Law – 2 Posts
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SoHSS)
- Associate Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication – 2 Posts
- Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication – 2 Posts
- Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication – 2 Posts
- Assistant Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication – 2 Posts
- Lecturer in Library and Information Studies – 2 Posts
- Assistant Lecturer in Library and Information Studies – 2 Posts
School of Education and Human Development (SoEHD)
- Assistant Lecturer in Linguistics and Communication Skills – 2 Posts
1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN LAW (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Possession of Master of Laws (LLM), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions.
- Minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or B+ in Master's Degree.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- At least six (6) years of post-PhD work experience.
- Proven experience in teaching and research.
- Ability to teach Law courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
- University teaching experience and admission as an Advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.
- Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, International Trade and Investment Law, Law of Evidence, Law of Trusts and Succession, Labour Law, Land Law, Oil and Gas Law, Tax Law, and Legal Writing and Drafting.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the University induction programme and pedagogical training.
- Deliver lectures, seminars, invigilation, and assessments.
- Provide academic and administrative leadership.
- Mentor junior academic and professional staff.
- Develop, review, and implement academic curricula.
- Coordinate university programmes and activities.
- Conduct quality research and publish scholarly work.
- Engage in consultancy and community outreach.
- Publish books and book chapters.
- Supervise undergraduate, Master's, and PhD research.
- Participate in workshops, conferences, and symposia.
- Perform any other duties assigned by University authorities.
2. SENIOR LECTURER IN LAW (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's in Laws (LLM), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and PhD in Law.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 (Master's) and 3.5/5.0 (Bachelor's).
- At least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of five publication points from peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in teaching and research.
- Ability to teach Law at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
- Advocate of the High Court and university teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Preference in the listed Law specializations.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, seminars, assessments, and invigilation.
- Provide academic leadership.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Develop curricula and instructional materials.
- Coordinate academic programmes.
- Conduct research and publish.
- Offer consultancy and community service.
- Publish books and book chapters.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.
- Participate in conferences and workshops.
- Perform other duties assigned by University authorities.
3. LECTURER IN LAW (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- LLB, LLM, and PhD in Law.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Minimum three (3) years of teaching and research experience.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate Law courses.
- University teaching experience and Advocate of the High Court status are advantages.
- Preference in the listed Law specializations.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
- Develop and revise course content.
- Prepare and mark assessments and examinations.
- Conduct and publish research.
- Supervise student research.
- Mentor students academically.
- Participate in professional development.
- Collaborate in research and academic activities.
- Perform other assigned duties.
4. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN LAW (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's in Laws (LLM) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Assist in preparing course materials.
- Participate in research.
- Support students academically.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Perform other assigned duties.
5. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Minimum six (6) years post-PhD experience.
- Experience in teaching, research, and publications.
- Preferred specializations include Journalism and Multimedia Communication, Strategic Communication and Public Relations, Digital Media, Media Law and Ethics, Communication Research, and Development Communication.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and assessments.
- Provide academic leadership.
- Mentor staff.
- Develop curricula.
- Conduct research and publish.
- Engage in consultancy.
- Publish books.
- Supervise postgraduate research.
- Participate in academic conferences.
- Perform other assigned duties.
6. SENIOR LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Minimum five (5) years of teaching and research experience.
- Strong publication record.
- Preferred specialization in Journalism, Broadcast and Digital Media, Public Relations, Media Ethics, Media Law, and Communication Research Methods.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and assessments.
- Provide academic leadership.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Develop curricula.
- Conduct research.
- Publish scholarly work.
- Supervise postgraduate research.
- Participate in consultancy and community outreach.
- Attend conferences and workshops.
- Perform other assigned duties.
7. LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Minimum three (3) years teaching and research experience.
- Expertise in teaching and research.
- Preferred specializations include News Writing, Print and Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations and Advertising, and Media Ethics.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Develop courses.
- Prepare and mark examinations.
- Conduct research.
- Supervise student research.
- Mentor students.
- Participate in professional development.
- Collaborate in academic activities.
- Perform other assigned duties.
8. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication or related field.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Experience in teaching and research.
- Preferred specialization in Newspaper Journalism, News Writing, Print Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Media Ethics, and Emerging Communication Trends.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Assist in preparing teaching materials.
- Participate in research.
- Support students academically.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Perform other assigned duties.
9. LECTURER IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's, Bachelor's, and PhD in Library and Information Studies, Library Science, Information Management, Records and Archives Administration, or related field.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Minimum three (3) years teaching and research experience.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Expertise in research and publications.
- Preferred specialization in Library Science, Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Information Management, and Records Management.
- Strong command of English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Develop courses.
- Prepare and mark examinations.
- Conduct research.
- Supervise student research.
- Mentor students.
- Participate in professional development.
- Collaborate in academic activities.
- Perform other assigned duties.
10. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Library and Information Studies, Library Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Records Management and Archives Administration, Information Management, or related field.
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 in Master's and 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's.
- Knowledge of digital libraries, information management systems, library automation software, data organization, or database management is highly recommended.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Assist in preparing teaching materials.
- Participate in research.
- Support students academically.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Perform other assigned duties.
11. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (2 POSTS)
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree in Human Communication Studies, English Language, Linguistics, Kiswahili, Language Teaching, Language and Education, Language Studies, or related field with GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 or B+.
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, English Language, Human Communication, Language Studies, Bachelor of Arts with Education, Bachelor of Education specializing in Language or Linguistics, or related field with GPA of at least 3.5/5.0.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and tutorials.
- Assist in preparing teaching materials.
- Participate in departmental research.
- Support students academically.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Perform other assigned duties.
REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants must:
- Be Tanzanian citizens.
- Attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts of three referees.
- Attach certified copies of Master's and Bachelor's degree certificates and transcripts.
- Attach certified copies of Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Attach a certified Birth Certificate.
- Foreign academic certificates must be verified by NECTA (for O-Level and A-Level certificates) and TCU (for university qualifications).
Applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Resource Management and Administration (DVC RMA)
Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU)
Plot No. 10, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area (Along Coca-Cola Road)
P.O. Box 77588
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications should reach the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Resource Management and Administration (DVC RMA) by Wednesday, 12th August 2026 at 16:30 hours.