33 Academic Vacancies at the University of Dar es Salaam – August 2026

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Job Announcement: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) – 33 Academic Vacancies

Employer: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
Office: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Ref No: CA. 213/304/01/10
Total Vacancies: 33 Academic Vacant Posts
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: August 18, 2026

Overview

The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians for immediate employment to fill 33 academic vacant posts across various departments, campuses, and disciplines.

Vacant Positions

1. Tutorial Assistant (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Agriculture Economics and Business – CoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Under-study senior academic staff members by attending lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practicals.
    • Carry out seminars, tutorials, and practicals.
    • Assist in research, consultancy, and public services.
    • Undergo postgraduate training for a Master’s degree.
    • Perform any other relevant duties assigned by superiors.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business, Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

2. Tutorial Assistant (Geographic Information Systems) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Agriculture Economics and Business – CoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties (under-studying, tutorials, practicals, research assistance, and postgraduate training).
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

3. Tutorial Assistant (Agricultural Production and Farm Management Economics) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Agriculture Economics and Business – CoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business, Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology, or Bachelor of Science in Crop Production and Management with a strong economics component. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

4. Tutorial Assistant (Veterinary Medicine) – Lindi Campus – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Agriculture Engineering – CoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.3

5. Tutorial Assistant (Architecture) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Structural and Construction Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Architecture. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.3

6. Tutorial Assistant (Quantity Surveying) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Structural and Construction Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying or Bachelor of Science in Building Economics. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

7. Tutorial Assistant (Construction Management) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Structural and Construction Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil and Water, or Bachelor of Science in Civil and Transportation Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

8. Tutorial Assistant (Structural Engineering) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Structural and Construction Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

9. Tutorial Assistant (Transportation Engineering) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Transport and Geotechnical Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil and Transportation Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Transportation Engineering. Must hold a Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

10. Tutorial Assistant (Geotechnical Engineering) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Transport and Geotechnical Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

11. Tutorial Assistant (Geomatics Engineering) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Transport and Geotechnical Engineering – CoET
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Geomatics, Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying, or Bachelor of Land Surveying. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

12. Tutorial Assistant (Computer Science) – Kagera Campus – 3 Posts

  • Department/Unit: Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering – CoICT
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and IT, Computer Engineering, Business IT, ICT, Information Technology, Computer Systems and Networks, or Information Systems Management. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

13. Tutorial Assistant (Medical Physics) – 2 Posts

  • Department/Unit: Department of Physics – CoNAS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science with Education (Major in Physics), Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics, or Bachelor of Science in Physics. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

14. Tutorial Assistant (Film and Television) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Creative Arts – CoHU
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television, Bachelor of Science in Film and TV Production, Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, or Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Film. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

15. Tutorial Assistant (Gender Studies) – 2 Posts

  • Department/Unit: Institute of Gender Studies – IGS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Gender Studies, BA in Gender Studies, BA in Gender Studies and Community Development, BA in Development Studies, B.Ed in Psychology, B.Ed in Adult and Community Development, Bachelor of Counselling Psychology, or BA in Psychology. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

16. Tutorial Assistant (Development Studies) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Institute of Development Studies – IDS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BA in Development Studies, BA in Gender Studies, BA in Social Work, or BA in Community Development. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

17. Tutorial Assistant (Information Technology) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Institute of Development Studies – IDS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BSc in Business Communication and IT, BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Information Systems, BSc in Instructional Design and IT, or BSc in Information Technology. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

18. Tutorial Assistant (Taxation / Public Sector Accounting & Auditing) – 3 Posts

  • Department/Unit: Department of Accounting – UDBS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BCom in Accounting, BCom in Finance, BBA (Accounting and Finance), BBA (Accounting), or BBA (Finance). Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

19. Tutorial Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Aquaculture Technology – SoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BSc in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, BSc in Aquaculture, BSc in Applied Zoology, or BSc in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

20. Tutorial Assistant (Hydrology) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Aquatic Science and Fisheries Technology – SoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BSc in Hydrology, BSc Engineering Hydrology, BSc in Civil and Water Resources Engineering, BSc in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, or BSc in Water Engineering. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

21. Tutorial Assistant (Artificial Intelligence in Limnology) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Aquatic Science and Fisheries Technology – SoAF
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and IT, Computer Engineering, ICT, Information Technology, Computer Systems and Networks, or Information Systems Management. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.2

22. Tutorial Assistant (Exercise Physiology) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences – SoED
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: B.Ed in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, BSc in Sports Sciences, BSc in Sports Studies, BSc in Education (Physics), BSc in Education (Biology), or B.Ed in Science. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

23. Tutorial Assistant (Sports Journalism) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences – SoED
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: B.Ed in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, BA in Journalism, or BA in Mass Communication. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

24. Tutorial Assistant (Creative Arts Education) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies – SoED
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: BA in Arts and Design or BA in Theatre Arts and Music. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

25. Tutorial Assistant (French Language Education) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies – SoED
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: B.Ed in Arts (French teaching subject), BA with Education (French teaching subject), BA in Language Studies (Majoring in French), or BA in French. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.1

26. Tutorial Assistant (Emergency Medicine) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Emergency Medicine – UDSM-MCHAS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.3

27. Tutorial Assistant (Dental Prosthodontics) – 1 Post

  • Department/Unit: Department of Dental Prosthodontics/Periodontology – UDSM-MCHAS
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Standard Tutorial Assistant duties.
  • Qualifications: Doctor of Dental Surgery. Minimum GPA of 3.8 from a TCU-recognized university.
  • Salary Scale: PUTS 1.3

Key Application Conditions & Notes

  • Eligibility: Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged 45 years or below.
  • NIDA: Candidates must possess a National Identification Number (NIN) from NIDA.
  • Disability: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and state their status clearly in the portal.
  • Public Servants: Existing public servants are strictly not allowed to apply (per Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated November 30, 2010).
  • Foreign Qualifications:
    • Degrees from foreign universities must be verified by TCU with a recalculated GPA out of 5.0.
    • O-Level / A-Level certificates from foreign examination bodies must be verified by NECTA.

Required Application Documents

  • Signed application letter addressed to:
    The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
    University of Dar es Salaam
    P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam
  • Detailed CV.
  • Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  • Certified copy of birth certificate.
  • Names and addresses of two referees.
  • Contact details (phone number, email).

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) recruitment portal:

To apply for this job please visit portal.ajira.go.tz.

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