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
1. 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:
Assistant Professor in Law
Senior Lecturer in Law
Lecturer in Law
Assistant Lecturer in Law
Lecturer in Computer Science
Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science with Cyber Security
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.
2. Available academic positions
Position 1: Assistant Professor in Law
Number of posts: 2
School: School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)
Qualifications and experience
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.
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.
Must have at least 6 years of post-PhD work experience.
Must have experience in teaching and research.
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.
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.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where prior training in teaching methodologies has not been undertaken.
Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments for both postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Provide academic and administrative leadership at the level of the Department, School or Directorate.
Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff in relevant fields of specialization.
Participate in the development, review, and implementation of academic curricula and instructional materials.
Develop, coordinate, and manage various university activities and programs.
Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings for academic and societal impact.
Engage in community services and participate in community outreach and extension programs.
Publish books and book chapters that advance the frontiers of knowledge.
Formulate academic policies and offer technical assistance to the university.
Supervise field practicals, undergraduate special projects, Master’s and PhD theses/dissertations.
Organize and participate in workshops, conferences and symposia.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 2: Senior Lecturer in Law
Number of posts: 2
School: School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)
Qualifications and experience
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.
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.
Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and a minimum of 5 points from peer-reviewed publications.
Candidates must have experience in teaching and research, and be able to teach Law courses at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Prior university teaching experience and admission as an Advocate of the High Court will be considered an added advantage.
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.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where prior training in teaching methodologies has not been undertaken.
Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Provide academic and administrative leadership at the level of the Department, School or Directorate.
Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff in relevant fields of specialization.
Participate in the development, review and implementation of academic curricula and instructional materials.
Develop, coordinate and manage various university activities and programs.
Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals and disseminate findings for academic and societal impact.
Engage in community services and participate in community outreach and extension programs.
Publish books and book chapters.
Supervise field attachments, undergraduate projects, and postgraduate Master’s and PhD theses and dissertations.
Organize and participate in academic workshops, conferences, symposia and related scholarly events.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 3: Lecturer in Law
Number of posts: 2
School: School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)
Qualifications and experience
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.
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.
Must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in teaching and research.
Qualified candidates must be able to teach Law courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Prior university teaching experience and admission as an Advocate of the High Court will be considered an added advantage.
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.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
Lead the development and review of course content and assessments to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.
Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, quizzes, and exams; provide constructive feedback to students.
Conduct and publish independent or collaborative research.
Supervise and mentor postgraduate and undergraduate students in research projects, theses and dissertations.
Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students in their studies and career development.
Engage in continuous professional development through workshops, seminars and conferences.
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines in research initiatives, course development and academic events.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 4: Assistant Lecturer in Law
Number of posts: 2
School: School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)
Qualifications and experience
Possession of Master’s Degree in Laws (LL.M) degree and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from accredited higher learning institutions.
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.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Deliver lectures and tutorials under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist in course material preparation and assessments.
Participate in departmental research and academic activities.
Support students in academic projects and provide academic advice.
Pursue professional development and attend departmental meetings.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 5: Lecturer in Computer Science
Number of posts: 1
School: School of Digital Technologies and Transformation Studies (SoDTTS)
Qualifications and experience
Possession of a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related field from accredited higher learning institutions.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or a closely related ICT field.
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.
Must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in teaching and research.
Qualified candidates must be able to teach Computer Science courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Prior university teaching experience and scholarly publications in relevant areas of Computer Science.
Demonstrable competence in relevant Computer Science areas, including but not limited to Software Engineering, Programming, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Databases, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, or emerging computing technologies.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
Lead the development and review of course content and assessments to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.
Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, quizzes, and exams; provide constructive feedback to students.
Conduct and publish independent or collaborative research.
Supervise and mentor postgraduate and undergraduate students in research projects, theses, and dissertations.
Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students in their studies and career development.
Engage in continuous professional development through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines in research initiatives, course development, and academic events.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 6: Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science with Cyber Security
Number of posts: 3
School: School of Digital Technologies and Transformation Studies (SoDTTS)
Qualifications and experience
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field or specialization from accredited higher learning institutions.
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a closely related ICT field from accredited higher learning institutions.
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.
Demonstrable competence in at least one or more relevant areas of Computer Science/Cyber Security, such as Programming and Software Development, Computer Networks, Cyber Security, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Computer Systems, Internet of Things, or related areas.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Deliver lectures and tutorials under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist in course material preparation and assessments.
Participate in departmental research and academic activities.
Support students in academic projects and provide academic advice.
Pursue professional development and attend departmental meetings.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
Position 7: Assistant Lecturer in Information Technology/Information Systems
Number of posts: 3
School: School of Digital Technologies and Transformation Studies (SoDTTS)
Qualifications and experience
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a closely related field from accredited higher learning institutions.
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, ICT, or a closely related field from accredited higher learning institutions.
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.
Demonstrable competence in at least one or more relevant areas, including Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Systems, Software Development, Web and Mobile Application Development, Networking, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, IT Project Management, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Systems, Data Analytics, or related areas.
Demonstrable outstanding competence in teaching Information Technology, Information Systems, or related ICT areas, including experience in online or blended learning environments.
Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.
Duties and responsibilities
Deliver lectures and tutorials under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist in course material preparation and assessments.
Participate in departmental research and academic activities.
Support students in academic projects and provide academic advice.
Pursue professional development and attend departmental meetings.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.
3. Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with their qualifications and experience.
Method of Application
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements: i. Applicants must submit an application letter signed by the candidate. ii. Up to date CV with contact details should be attached. iii. State three referees with reliable contact details.iv. Certified copies of degree certificates (Master’s, Bachelor’s), Form IV & VI National Examination Certificates, and Birth Certificate. Do not attach result slips, testimonials, or partial transcripts. v. Foreign certificates must be verified by NECTA (for O/A levels) and TCU (for university degrees). vi. Submission of forged documents will lead to legal action.
5. Application deadline
All applications should reach the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Resource Management and Administration, (DVC RMA) by Friday 30th October, 2026 at 16:30 hours.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Application address
Applications should be addressed to: The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Resource Management and Administration (DVC RMA) Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU) Mikocheni Light Industrial Area (Along Coca-Cola Road), Plot No. 10 P.O. Box 77588 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Email: [email protected]Application deadline: Friday, 30th October 2026 at 16:30 hours.
