Senior Lecturer in Law - 2 Positions
About the role
Teaches and conducts research in law while providing academic leadership, student supervision, curriculum development, and mentorship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Responsibilities: - Participate in induction and pedagogical skills training where required - Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments - Provide academic and administrative leadership - Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff - Develop, review, and implement curricula and instructional materials - Conduct and publish high-quality research - Engage in community service and outreach programs - Publish books and book chapters - Supervise field attachments, undergraduate projects, and postgraduate theses and 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 5 years of relevant work experience and a minimum of 5 points from peer-reviewed publications
- Experience in teaching and research, with ability to teach Law courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels
- Prior university teaching experience and admission as 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
- Academic leadership and mentorship
- Peer-reviewed scholarly publication
- Curriculum development
- Student supervision