Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU)

Associate Professor in Law — 2 posts

School: School of Law and Justice (SoLJu)

Qualifications and experience

• Possession of Masters in Laws (LLM) degree and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 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 in Master’s Degree and a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 in Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 6 years of post-PhD work experience.
• Must have experience in teaching and research.
• Qualified candidates must be able to teach Law courses at Postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• Prior experience in University teaching and being an advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with the following specializations will be given preference:
  • 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.
  • Legal Writing and Drafting.
• Strong command of spoken and written English is essential.

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where prior training in teaching methodology has not been undertaken.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, invigilation, and assessments for both postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide academic and administrative leadership at the level of the Department, School or Directorate.
• Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff in relevant fields of specialization.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of academic curricula and instructional materials.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage various university activities and programs.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings for academic and societal impact.
• Engage in consultancy services and participate in community outreach and extension programs.
• Publish books and/or book chapters that advance the frontiers of knowledge.
• Formulate academic policies and offer technical assistance to the university.
• Supervise field practical, undergraduate special projects, Master’s and PhD theses/dissertations.
• Organize and participate in workshops, conferences and symposia.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.

• Participate in the University induction program and undertake pedagogical skills training where prior training in teaching methodology has not been undertaken.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, invigilation, and assessments for both postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide academic and administrative leadership at the level of the Department, School or Directorate.
• Mentor and guide junior academic and professional staff in relevant fields of specialization.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of academic curricula and instructional materials.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage various university activities and programs.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish scholarly work in reputable journals, and disseminate findings for academic and societal impact.
• Engage in consultancy services and participate in community outreach and extension programs.
• Publish books and/or book chapters that advance the frontiers of knowledge.
• Formulate academic policies and offer technical assistance to the university.
• Supervise field practical, undergraduate special projects, Master’s and PhD theses/dissertations.
• Organize and participate in workshops, conferences and symposia.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the relevant university authorities.

• Strong command of spoken and written English

• Masters in Laws (LLM) degree
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• PhD in Law
• GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 or a B+ score in Master’s Degree
• GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 in Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
• At least 6 years of post-PhD work experience
• Experience in teaching and research
• Ability to teach Law courses at Postgraduate and undergraduate levels
• Prior experience in University teaching (added advantage)
• Being an advocate of the High Court (added advantage)
• Specializations 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, Legal Writing and Drafting (preferred)