Multiple Job Opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University , Zanzibar October 2026

Job opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University

The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based, Direct Aid Society (DAS). In line with the University’s continued growth and development, SUMAIT invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions:

1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)

• Posts: 1
• Department / Area: Administration, Finance & Planning
• Minimum qualification: Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experience

Internal Auditor

• Posts: 1
• Department / Area: Internal Audit
• Minimum qualification: CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experience

University Bursar

• Posts: 1
• Department / Area: Finance & Accounts
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experience

Planning Officer

• Posts: 1
• Department / Area: Planning & Development
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experience

Legal Counsel

• Posts: 1
• Department / Area: Legal Services
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience

2. Academic positions

A. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – History

• Posts: 1
• Subject area: History
• Minimum qualification: MA/PhD in History

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Geography

• Posts: 3
• Subject area: Geography
• Minimum qualification: MA/PhD in Geography

B. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Biology

• Posts: 3
• Subject area: Biology
• Minimum qualification: MSc./PhD in Biology

C. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Cybersecurity

• Posts: 2
• Department / Subject area: Cybersecurity
• Minimum qualification: MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc in Computer Sciences

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AI

• Posts: 2
• Department / Subject area: Data Science / AI
• Minimum qualification: MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degree

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer Science

• Posts: 2
• Department / Subject area: Computer Science
• Minimum qualification: MSc./PhD in Computer Science

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Mathematics

• Posts: 1
• Department / Subject area: Mathematics
• Minimum qualification: MA/PhD in Mathematics

Further information

For detailed information regarding each advertised position, including specific academic and professional qualifications, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, experience requirements, and other relevant information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) website: www.sumait.ac.tz

Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.

Mode of application

Interested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:

• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
• Names and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references
• Verification of Foreign Academic Awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is mandatory.

Salary and remunerations

Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.

Deadline 20/10/2026

Hand delivered application should reach SUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:

Email: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz

Applications should be addressed to

Vice Chancellor,
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.
Email: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz

• Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.