Vacancy title:
Assistant Lecturer (Laws – Human Rights)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Legal, Human Rights, Colleges, Universities & Schools, Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU) is seeking to fill two positions for Assistant Lecturer in Laws, specializing in Human Rights.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• To supervise field practical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• To mentor junior staff in all relevant matters;
• To participate in curriculum development;
• To participate in developing and managing various university projects;
• To conduct research and publish research results;
• To participate in community/outreach services, including promoting linkages with industry;
• To participate in consultancy services;
• To prepare teaching manuals and compendia;
• To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
• To attend/organise workshops, conferences and symposia; and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of a Master of Laws with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master's level and a Bachelor's degree in Laws with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5, or a relevant related field, from any recognised institution of higher learning. Work experience in institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage.

General Required Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of computer use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good listening and comprehension skills.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants must attach the following:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing reliable contact details, postal address/postcode, mail address and telephone numbers.
• Certified copies of the following certificates:
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
  • Professional Registration and Training Certificates from the respective registration or regulatory bodies, where applicable;
  • Birth certificate.
• Two reputable referees with their reliable contact details.

Applicants should strictly NOT attach the following:

• Form IV and Form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all partial transcripts.

Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced Level education should be verified by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

Professional certificates from foreign universities and other higher learning institutions should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET).

A signed application letter written in English should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration
Mwenge Catholic University
P.O. Box 1226
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Applications should be submitted

Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026.

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