Job Vacancies at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) March 2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) invites applications from qualified Tanzanian citizens to fill 18 academic vacancies in different departments. The details of the available positions are provided below.
1. TUTORIAL ASSISTANT – LINDI CAMPUS
1.1 Tutorial Assistant – Crop Science and Technology (1 Post)
Department: Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology – College of Agriculture and Food Technology (CoAF)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist senior academic staff by attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions.
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Conduct tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.
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Participate in research, consultancy and community service activities.
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Undertake postgraduate training leading to a Master’s degree.
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Perform any other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science in one of the following fields:
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Crop Science and Technology
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Agronomy
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Horticulture
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Crop Production and Management
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Meteorology
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.8 from a university recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1
1.2 Tutorial Assistant – Bee Science and Technology (1 Post)
Department: Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology – CoAF
Duties and Responsibilities
Same duties as other Tutorial Assistants:
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Assist senior academic staff in lectures, seminars and practicals.
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Conduct tutorials and seminars.
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Participate in research, consultancy and community services.
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Undertake postgraduate training (Master’s degree).
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Perform any assigned duties.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Beekeeping Science and Technology
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Applied Zoology
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Bee Resources Management
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Entomology
Minimum GPA 3.8 from a recognized university.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1
1.3 Tutorial Assistant – Animal Science (1 Post)
Department: Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology – CoAF
Duties
Same duties as other Tutorial Assistants.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in:
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Animal Science
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Range Management
Minimum GPA 3.8 from a recognized university.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1
2. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
2.1 Tutorial Assistant – Structural Engineering (1 Post)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in:
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Civil Engineering
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Civil and Structural Engineering
Minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary
PUTS 1.1
2.2 Assistant Lecturer – Transportation Engineering (1 Post)
Duties
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Deliver lectures, seminars and practical sessions for undergraduate students.
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Set, invigilate and mark examinations.
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Assist in postgraduate teaching.
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Supervise undergraduate projects and practical training.
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Conduct research and publish findings.
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Provide consultancy and community services.
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Pursue PhD training.
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Participate in academic conferences and workshops.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Highway Engineering
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Transportation Engineering
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Transportation Science
Plus a Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Civil Engineering
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Civil and Transportation Engineering
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Transportation Engineering
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary
PUTS 2.1
3. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU)
Assistant Lecturer – Academic Communication (1 Post)
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Communication Studies
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Mass Communication
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Language Education
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Linguistics
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Communication Studies
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Mass Communication
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Language Studies
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Bachelor of Arts with Education (Language/Linguistics)
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Bachelor of Education (Language/Linguistics)
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary
PUTS 2.1
4. UDSM BUSINESS SCHOOL – KAGERA CAMPUS
4.1 Tutorial Assistant – Procurement and Logistics Management (2 Posts)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Procurement and Logistics Management
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Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary
PUTS 1.1
4.2 Tutorial Assistant – Accounting (2 Posts)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Accounting and Finance Management
Minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary
PUTS 1.1
5. INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)
Assistant Lecturer – Society, Governance and Human Development (1 Post)
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Gender Studies
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Development Studies
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Social Work
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Political Science
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Rural Development
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Peace and Strategic Studies
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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Community Development
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Political Science
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Social Work
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Psychology
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary: PUTS 2.1
Assistant Lecturer – Planning, Economics & Quantitative Analysis (1 Post)
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Economics
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Statistics
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Mathematics
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Geography
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Project Planning Management
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Geography
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Economics
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Statistics
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Mathematics
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary: PUTS 2.1
Assistant Lecturer – Knowledge Systems, Culture & Education (1 Post)
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Philosophy
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Ethics of Governance
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History
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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History
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Literature
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Philosophy
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Education
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary: PUTS 2.1
6. INSTITUTE OF GENDER STUDIES
Assistant Lecturer – Gender Studies and Community Development (2 Posts)
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in:
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Gender Studies
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Gender and Development
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Community Development
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Sociology
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Social Work
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Gender Studies
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Community Development
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Development Studies
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Education
Minimum GPA 4.0 (Master’s) and 3.8 (Bachelor’s).
Salary: PUTS 2.1
7. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Tutorial Assistant – Sports Pedagogy (1 Post)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Physical Education and Sports Sciences
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Sports Studies
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Sports Education
Minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary: PUTS 1.1
8. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Tutorial Assistant – Records and Archives Administration (1 Post)
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Records and Archives Administration/Management with minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary: PUTS 1.1
9. MINERAL RESOURCES INSTITUTE
Tutorial Assistant – Physics / Mathematics (1 Post)
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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BSc with Education (Physics and Chemistry)
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BSc Mathematics
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BSc with Education (Mathematics and Physics)
Minimum GPA 3.8.
Salary: PUTS 1.1
TERMS OF SERVICE
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Employment is Permanent and Pensionable.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants must submit the following:
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
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Certified birth certificate
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Names and contacts of two referees
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Contact information (telephone and email)
Applications should be submitted through the Recruitment Portal of the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat at:
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged not above 45 years.
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Applicants must have a National Identification Number from National Identification Authority.
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Certificates from foreign universities must be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
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Advanced and Ordinary level certificates from foreign examination bodies must be verified by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania.
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Submission of forged documents will lead to disqualification and legal action.
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All applicants will receive feedback through their Ajira Portal accounts.
APPLICATION ADDRESS
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline:
📅 21 March 2026