UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

VACANCIES
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified
Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill the following vacant
posts:
1.

(a)

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

(CoNAS):
Department of Physics

Field: Materials Science for Solar Energy Application

1 position

Professor

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (CoSS):

Department of Political Science and Public
Administration
Field: Political Science or Public Administration

1 position

Associate Professor

Department of Geography
Field: Human Geography (Urban & Economic Geography)

1 position

Senior Lecturer

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(CoET):
Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering
Field: Chemical Processing Engineering

1 position

Lecturer

Department of Electrical Engineering

Field: Electrical Power Engineering

1 position

Tutorial Assistant

(b)

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants for:
Professor /Associate Professor must have a PhD, six points from
publications since last promotion and a minimum of three years since
last promotion.
Senior Lecturer must possess a PhD, four points from publications
and a minimum of three years since last promotion.
Lecturer must possess PhD.
Assistant Lecturer must possess a minimum GPA of 4.0 or a B+
average at Masters degree level and an undergraduate degree with an
overall GPA of 3.8 or higher. They must be potentially good
academically.
Tutorial Assistant must possess a Bachelor degree with a minimum
GPA of 3.8.

(c) Main Duties For;

Tutorial Assistants:
(i)

Under-studies senior members of academic staff by attending their

lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals;

(ii)

Carries out seminars, tutorials and practicals;

(iii)

Assists in research, consultancy and public service;

(iv)

Performs any other relevant duties assigned by ones superior; and

(v)

Undergoes postgraduate training for the masters degree.

Assistant Lecturers:

(i)

Carries out lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals for

undergraduate programmes;

(ii)

Sets, invigilates and marks undergraduate examinations;

(iii) Assists senior staff in lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practicals for
postgraduate programmes;
(iv) Supervises projects and practical training for undergraduate
students;

(v)

Conducts research and publishes results;

(vi) Carries out consultancy and public service;

(vii) Undergoes postgraduate training to PhD level;
(viii) Participates in relevant workshops and conferences; and
(ix) Performs any other relevant duties assigned by ones superior.
Lecturers:
(i)

Carries out lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals for both

undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;

(ii)

Sets, invigilates and marks undergraduate and postgraduate

examinations;

(iii) Guides junior staff in lecturing and conducting seminars, tutorials;

(iv) Supervises field work of both undergraduate and postgraduate
students;
(v)

Conducts research and publishes results;

(vi) Carries out consultancy and public service;

(vii) Writes teaching materials, e.g., manuals;
(viii) Participates in the development of programmes and projects;
(ix) Organizes and participates in relevant workshops and conferences;
and
(x)

Performs any other relevant duties assigned by ones superior.

Senior Lecturer:
As for Lecturers above with added responsibilities.
Associate Professor:
(i)

Carries out lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals for both

undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;

(ii)

Guides junior staff in lecturing and conducting seminars, tutorials;

(iii) Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students;

(iv) Conducts research and publishes results;
(v)

Carries out consultancy and public service;

(vi) Writes teaching materials e.g. manuals;

(vii) Participates in the development of new programmes and projects;
(viii) Organizes and participates in relevant workshops and conferences;

(ix) Participates in University administration and leadership;

(x)

Participates in development of research and resource centres; and

(xi) Performs any other relevant duties assigned by ones superior.

Professor:
As for Associate Professor above but will be required to prepare and
present Inaugural Lectures.

2.

TERMS OF SERVICE:
Permanent and Pensionable.

3.

REMUNERATION
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate commensurate with
his/her qualifications and experience.

4.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned
enclosing:(i)
Detailed CV.
(ii)
Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts.
(iii) Names and Addresses of two referees.
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g., Telephone, fax, email, etc.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic),
University of Dar es Salaam,
P.O. Box 35091,
DAR ES SALAAM.
NOTE:
(i)
Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should channel their
application letters through their respective employers.
(ii)
(iii)

5.

Candidates should indicate Departments/Disciplines (field) for which

they apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

DEADLINE
Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement.
4th November, 2015