Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer Science - 2 Positions
About the role
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) in Zanzibar seeks two Assistant Lecturers or Lecturers in Computer Science for its Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences. The successful candidates will teach computer science courses, supervise students, and contribute to research and community service. Responsibilities: - Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and prepare lecture notes, practical sessions, and course outlines - Set, administer, and mark tests, assignments, laboratory work, and examinations - Supervise and mentor students, including final-year projects - Conduct research and publish scholarly work in Computer Science - 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
- MSc. or PhD in Computer Science
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), where applicable
- Good teaching, communication, and research skills
- Programming and software development
- Teaching and curriculum delivery
- Research and academic writing