Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Biology - 3 Positions
About the role
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) in Zanzibar seeks three Assistant Lecturers or Lecturers in Biology for its Department of Natural Sciences. The successful candidates will teach biology courses, supervise students, and contribute to research and community service. Responsibilities: - Teach undergraduate courses in Biology and prepare lecture materials and course outlines - Plan and supervise biology laboratory practicals and field work - Set, administer, and mark tests, assignments, and examinations - Supervise and mentor students, including research projects - Conduct research and publish scholarly work in Biology, and take part in departmental and community service How to apply: Submit a detailed and updated CV, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) of three non-relative referees. Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is mandatory. Address applications to the Vice Chancellor, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT), P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar. Email: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz Hand-delivered applications must reach SUMAIT, Chukwani Street, Zanzibar, not later than 3:30 hrs on 20 October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Key requirements
- MSc. or PhD in Biology
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field
- Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), where applicable
- Good teaching, communication, and research skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Teaching and curriculum delivery
- Research and academic writing