Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – History
About the role
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) in Zanzibar seeks an Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer in History for its Department of Social Studies. The successful candidate will teach history courses, supervise students, and contribute to research and community service. Responsibilities: - Teach undergraduate courses in History and prepare lecture materials and course outlines - Set, administer, and mark tests, assignments, and examinations - Supervise and mentor students, including research projects - Conduct research and publish scholarly work in History - Take part in curriculum development, departmental duties, 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
- MA or PhD in History
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in History or a related field
- Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), where applicable
- Good teaching, communication, and research skills
- Historical research and analysis
- Teaching and curriculum delivery
- Academic writing