Assistant Professor in Law - 2 Positions
About the role
Provides senior academic leadership, teaching, research, supervision, curriculum development, and community engagement in law at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Responsibilities: - Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where required - Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments for postgraduate and undergraduate students - Provide academic and administrative leadership at Department, School, or Directorate level - Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff - Develop, review, and implement academic curricula and instructional materials - Conduct high-quality research and publish scholarly work - Engage in community services and outreach programs - Publish books and book chapters - Supervise field practicals, undergraduate projects, Master’s theses, and PhD dissertations - Organize and participate in workshops, conferences, and symposia How to apply: Submit a signed application letter, an up-to-date CV with contact details, three referees with reliable contact details, and certified copies of degree certificates (PhD, Master's, Bachelor's), Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates, and birth certificate. Do not attach result slips, testimonials, or partial transcripts. Foreign certificates must be verified by NECTA (O/A levels) and TCU (university degrees). Address applications 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Email: dvc.rma@dartu.ac.tz
Key requirements
- Master of Laws (LL.M), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions
- GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 or B+ in Master's Degree and at least 3.5/5.0 in Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- At least 6 years of post-PhD work experience
- Experience in teaching and research
- Ability to teach Law courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels; university teaching experience and being an Advocate of the High Court is an added advantage
- Specialization 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, Tax Law, or Legal Writing and Drafting
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- Law teaching and research skills
- Academic leadership and staff mentoring
- Research publication and scholarly writing
- Curriculum development and instructional design
- Strong spoken and written English