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Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU) is seeking to fill two positions for Assistant Professor in Law within the School of Law and Justice (SoLJu).

Responsibilities or duties

Participate in the university induction programme and undertake pedagogical skills training where necessary. Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments for postgraduate and undergraduate students. Provide academic and administrative leadership at departmental, school, or directorate level. Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff. Participate in developing, reviewing, and implementing academic curricula and instructional materials. Develop, coordinate, and manage university activities and programmes. Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings. Participate in community service, outreach, and extension programmes. Publish books and book chapters. Formulate academic policies and provide technical assistance to the university. Supervise field practicals, undergraduate projects, Master’s dissertations, and PhD theses. Organise and participate in workshops, conferences, and symposia. Perform other duties assigned by university authorities.

Qualifications or requirements

A Master’s Degree in Laws (LL.M), a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), and a PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions. A GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 or a B+ score at Master’s level, and a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Bachelor’s level, or equivalent. Strong spoken and written English skills.

Experience needed

At least six years of post-PhD work experience. Experience in teaching and research. University teaching experience and admission as an Advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Specialisation in one or more of the following areas is relevant: 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, and Legal Writing and Drafting. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates, commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

• Participate in the university induction programme and undertake pedagogical skills training where necessary.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessments for postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide academic and administrative leadership at departmental, school, or directorate level.
• Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff.
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and implementing academic curricula and instructional materials.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage university activities and programmes.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings.
• Participate in community service, outreach, and extension programmes.
• Publish books and book chapters.
• Formulate academic policies and provide technical assistance to the university.
• Supervise field practicals, undergraduate projects, Master’s dissertations, and PhD theses.
• Organise and participate in workshops, conferences, and symposia.
• Perform other duties assigned by university authorities.

• Strong spoken and written English skills
• Teaching experience
• Research experience
• Pedagogical skills
• Academic leadership
• Mentoring
• Curriculum development
• Programme management
• Scholarly publishing
• Community service
• Policy formulation
• Technical assistance
• Supervision of theses and dissertations
• Workshop and conference organization

• Master’s Degree in Laws (LL.M)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
• PhD in Law from accredited higher learning institutions
• GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 or a B+ score at Master’s level
• GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 at Bachelor’s level, or equivalent
• At least six years of post-PhD work experience
• Experience in teaching and research
• University teaching experience
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court (added advantage)
• Specialisation 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, and Legal Writing and Drafting (relevant)