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THE NELSON MANDELA

AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(NM-AIST)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RR
1. BACKGROUND
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) has been established under
Tanzanias Universities Act No. 7 of 2005, and as part of a network of African Institutions of Science and
Technology (AISTs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NM-AIST envisions becoming a World-Class Institution of
Higher Learning dedicated to the pursuit and promotion of excellence in science and engineering, and their
applications for economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. The NM-AIST endeavors to
deliver and promote high quality and internationally competitive teaching and learning, research and
innovation, and public service in science, engineering and technology leveraging on entrepreneurship for
enhanced value addition to people and natural resources, with a view to stimulating, catalyzing and
promoting economic growth and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has granted NM-AIST an extension of employment
permit Ref. No. BC.10/87/01/G/48 of 5
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June 2013 to employ 24 academic staff.

2. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Applications for employment are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill 24 academic positions. The
required qualifications, salary scale, areas of specialization, and duties and responsibilities are as shown in
Table 1.


3. MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications incorporating the following:
(i) Certified photocopies of relevant Certificates and Academic Transcripts
(ii) Curriculum Vitae (mentioning the date of birth as well)
(iii) Names of at least two referees
(iv) Contact details: postal address, telephone and e-mail addresses.
(v) Those who are employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their respective
employers

All applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST),
P.O. Box 447 Arusha,
TANZANIA.

Email: dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz

4. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 24
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October 2014.
NB: This advertisement can also be accessed through the website of the Nelson Mandela African Institution
of Science and Technology; www.nm-aist.ac.tz
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Table 1: Minimum Required Qualifications and Salary Scales for Vacant Academic Positions in Various Schools
No School
Position
Salary Area of Specialization Key qualifications Duties and Responsibilities
1. EITHER School
of Computational
and
Communication
Sciences and
Engineering
(CoCSE),
OR
School of Life
Sciences and Bio-
Engineering
(LiSBE),
OR
Environmental
Sciences (MEWES
OR
Business Studies
and Humanities
(BuSH









Professor
Position (1)







PUTS 10

Mathematics, Agriculture,
Food Sciences, Health
Sciences, Hydrology and
Water Resources
Management, Sustainable
Energy and Engineering,
Petroleum Chemistry/
Geochemistry
Holder of a PhD degree
from a recognized
reputable university with a
minimum of seven years
teaching experience
thereafter, impressive
track record of research
and publications and:
Average grade of at least
B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the
Masters degree, and
A minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0
in the Bachelors
degree
Providing leadership role to the institution.
Managing of institutional projects and activities.
Developing new courses and programmes.
Writing teaching manuals and compendia and
books.
Participating in the establishment of research hubs
and resource centers.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned to
you by the relevant authority at the Institute.
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EITHER School of
Life Sciences and
Bio-Engineering
(LiSBE),

OR
Computational and
Communication
Associate
Professor
(8 Position)





Mathematics, Agriculture,
Food Sciences, Health
Sciences, Hydrology and
Water Resources
Management, Sustainable
Energy and Engineering,
Petroleum Chemistry/
Geochemistry
Holder of a PhD degree
from a recognized
reputable university with a
minimum of seven years
teaching experience
thereafter, impressive
track record of research
and publications and:
Providing leadership role to the institution.
Managing of institutional projects and activities.
Developing new cour

ses and programmes.
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3.
Sciences and
Engineering
(CoCSE),

OR
Environmental
Sciences (MEWES)

OR
Business Studies
and Humanities
(BuSH

EITHER School of
Life Sciences and
Bio-Engineering
(LiSBE),

OR
Computational and
Communication
Sciences and
Engineering
(CoCSE),

OR
Environmental
Sciences (MEWES)

OR
Business Studies
and Humanities
(BuSH




PUTS 9
Average grade of at least
B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the
Masters degree, and
A minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0
in the Bachelors degree
Writing teaching manuals and compendia and books.
Participating in the establishment of research hubs
and resource centers.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned to you
by the relevant authority at the Institute.



Senior
Lecturer
(12 Position)













PUTS 6
Computer Science,
Agriculture, Food Sciences,
Health Sciences, Intellectual
Property Rights &
Management, Sustainable
Energy and Engineering,
Petroleum Chemistry/
Geochemistry

Holder of PhD degree
from a recognised
reputable university with a
minimum of three years
teaching experience
thereafter, impressive
track record of research
and publications
and:
Average grade of at least
B
+
(GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the
Masters degree, and

A minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0
in the Bachelors degree

Conducting lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical
for Masters and PhD programmes.

Carrying out field supervision.

Mentoring junior staff in all relevant matters.

Participating in curriculum development

Participating in developing and managing of various
Institutions projects.

Carrying out community/outreach services

Supervising Masters and PhD student projects

Performing any other duty as may be assigned to you
by the relevant authority at the Institution.
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4 EITHER School of
Materials, Energy,
Water and
Environmental
Sciences
(MEWES),

OR
Computational and
Communication
Sciences and
Engineering
(CoCSE),

OR
Business Studies
and Humanities
(BuSH

Lecturer (3)
positions





PUTS 5
Computer Science,
Agriculture, Food Sciences,
Health Sciences, Intellectual
Property Rights &
Management, Sustainable
Energy and Engineering,
Petroleum Chemistry/
Geochemistry
Holder of PhD degree
from a recognised
reputable university with a
minimum of three years
teaching experience
thereafter, impressive
track record of research
and publications
and:
Average grade of at least
B
+
(GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the
Masters degree, and

A minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0
in the Bachelors degree

Conducting lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical
for Masters and PhD programmes.

Carrying out field supervision.

Mentoring junior staff in all relevant matters.

Participating in curriculum development

Participating in developing and managing of various
Institutions projects.

Carrying out community/outreach services

Supervising Masters and PhD student projects

Performing any other duty as may be assigned to you
by the relevant authority at the Institution.
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