Academic vacancies at UDOM

By Mhariri - Aug 24, 2012

THE  UN IV ERS ITY  OF
DOD OMA
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The University of Dodoma invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the
following academic positions.

1. POSITION: Professor - PUTS 10 (2 Positions)

Required qualifications

(a) Holders of a PhD Degree from recognized institutions.
(b)  At least three years working experience in a similar position in a reputable
organization/institution.
(c) He/She must have at least 20 cumulative points.

Duties and responsibilities

(i) To teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
(ii) To supervise research, theses and dissertation of postgraduate students.
(iii) To supervise practical training of undergraduate students
(iv) To conduct research, consultancy and public service
(v) To perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.

2. POSITION: Associate Professor: PUTS 8-9 (1 Position)

Required qualifications

(a) Holders of a PhD Degree from recognized institutions
(b) At least three years working experience in a similar position in a reputable
organization/institution.
(c) He/She must also have at least 2 papers from refereed international journals and at
least 13 cumulative points.
(d) He/she must have at least 7 points since last promotion of which at least 6 must be
obtained from refereed journals and at least 1 point from teaching.  At least 70%
of the publications must be from refereed journal papers; 50% of points from
either single authored papers or from co-authored papers.

Duties and responsibilities

(i) To teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
(ii) To supervise research, theses and dissertation of postgraduate students.
(iii) To supervise practical training of undergraduate students
1(iv) To conduct research, consultancy and public service
(v) To perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.

3. POSITION:  Senior Lecturer:  PUTS 6-7 (2 Positions)
 
Required qualifications

(a) Holders of a PhD Degree from recognized institutions.
(b) At least three years working experience in a similar position in a reputable
organization/institution.
(c) He/she must have at least 7 points since last promotion of which at least 6 must be
obtained from refereed journals and at least 1 point from teaching.  At least 70%
of the publications must be from refereed journals. 50% of the points must be from
either single authored papers OR from co-authored papers.

Duties and responsibilities:

(i) To teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
(ii) To supervise research, theses and dissertation of postgraduate students.
(iii) To supervise practical training of undergraduate students
(iv) To conduct research, consultancy and public service
(v) To perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.

4.  POSITION:  Lecturer: PUTS 4-5 ( 5 Positions)

Required qualifications

(i) Holders of a PhD Degree from recognized institutions
(ii) He/she must have at least 4 points since last promotion of which at least 2 must
be obtained from refereed journals and at least 1 point from teaching.

Duties and responsibilities

(i) To teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
(ii) To supervise research, theses and dissertation of postgraduate students.
(iii) To supervise practical training of undergraduate students
(iv) To conduct research, consultancy and public service
(v) To perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.

POSITION:   Assistant Lecturer:  PUTS 2-3 (117 Positions)

School of Business and Economic Studies (10 positions) in the following areas: - Economics
(2), Accounting (1), Finance (1), Procurement & Logistics (2), Statistics (2), Marketing (1),
Human Resource Management) (1).

School of Social Sciences (14 positions in the following areas:- Political Science (2), Public
Administration (2), Sociology (2), Geography (2), Development Studies (2), Planning (2)  Law
(2).

School of Humanities (12 positions) in the following areas: - History (2), Kiswahili (2),
French (2), Linguistics (1), Fine Art (1), Music (1), Theatre Arts (1), Tourism (1), Cultural
Heritage (1).


2School of Biological Sciences (10 positions) in the following areas: - Bio-informatics (3) Bio
technology 3; Aquatic Science (1), Aquaculture (1), Molecular Biology (1); Biochemistry (1).

School of Physical Sciences (10 positions) in the following areas:  Mechanic/Relativity (1)
Electromagnetism (1); Nuclear/Atomic/Quantum Physics. (2); Astrophysics/Astronomy (1);
Thermodynamics (1); Inorganic Chemistry (2); Organic Synthesis (2).

School of Mathematics and Statistics (8 positions) in the following areas:  Statistics (2);
Mathematics (2); Algebra (1) Biostatistics (1); Actuarial (1); Operational Research (1).

College of Earth Sciences (8 positions) in the following areas:  Hydrogeology (2); Petroleum
Engineering (2); Mining Engineering (2); Geo-informatics (2); Geology (1); Mineral
Processing (1).

School of Virtual Education (5 positions) in the following areas:   Education with
Information Technology and/or Multimedia Education.

School of Informatics (5 positions) in the following areas:   Computer Science (2);
Telecommunication (2); Information Technology (1).

School of Nursing (5 positions) in the following areas: Critical Care Nursing (2); Mental
Health Nursing (2); and Midwifery (1).

School of Medicine and Dentistry (10 positions) in the following areas: Epidemiology (1);
Biostatistics (1); Medical Psychology (1); Dental Surgery (1); Oncology (1); Clinical
Pharmacology (1); Ophthalmology (1); Medical Engineering (1); Nuclear Medicine (1); Organ
Transplant (1). 

School of Educational Studies (5 positions) in the following areas:   Comparative
Education /Foundation (1); Gender Psychology (1); Special Needs Education (2);
Development Perspectives (1).

School of Curriculum and teacher Education (5 positions) in the following areas:
Teaching Methods (Science Subjects) (1); Teaching Methods (Social Sciences) (2); ICT
Teaching Methods (1) Business Studies teaching Methods (1).

Library (5 positions) in the following areas:   Library Science/Information Studies (3)
Computer Science (2)

Required qualifications

(a) Holders of Masters Degree with a GPA of 4.0 and above plus at least an Upper Second
Bachelor Degree with a GPA of 3.8 and above for classified degrees and for unclassified
degree an overall of B grade or above.

(b) For Science based (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, Library
Science, Medicine, Nursing);   Law  and Information Studies fields’ applicants with good
Masters Degrees with a GPA of 4.0 and above plus at least an Upper Second Bachelors
Degree with a GPA of 3.5 may be considered.

(c) Holders of Masters Degrees by Research must have Bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.8
and above for classified degrees and for unclassified degrees an overall of B grade or
above.

3(d) Both Masters and Bachelors degrees must be obtained from recognized institutions.

  Duties and responsibilities:

(i) To teach undergraduate courses
(ii) To supervise practical training of undergraduate students
(iii) To conduct research, consultancy and public service
(iv) To perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.

6. POSITION:  Tutorial Assistant: PUTS - 1

There are 72 Positions in the following areas:-

Physics (2);  Chemistry (2);  Economics (3);
Mathematics (3);  Statistics (3);  Nursing (3);
Plant taxonomy (1); Herpetology (1); Public Health (2);
Animal taxonomy (1); Gender Psychology (1); Environmental Health (1)
Epidemiology (1); Biostatistics (1); Medical Psychology (1);
Dental Surgery (1); Oncology (1); Medical Engineering (1);
Clinical Pharmacology (1); Ophthalmology (1); Cardiothoracic Surgery (1);
Anaesthesiology (1) Geology (2); Mineral Processing (2);
Geo-informatics (3); Law (3); Computer Science (2);
Telecommunication (3); Fine Art (1); Music (3);
Film and television (1); History (1); Kiswahili (1);
Linguistics (1); French (1); Political Science (1);
Public Administration (1); Mining Engineering (2); Hydro-Geology (3);
Special Needs Education (2); Petroleum Engineering (3); Bioinformatics (1);
Biotechnology (1); Molecular Biology (1)
 
Required qualifications
 
Holders of First class or an Upper Second Class division Bachelors Degree with a GPA
of 3.8 and above for classified degrees and an overall of B grade or above for
unclassified degrees from a recognized institution

Duties and responsibilities

This is a training post. Successful candidates will be involved in:

(i) Conducting Tutorials for undergraduate students;
(ii) Supervising seminars;
(iii) Teaching Certificates and Diploma Courses
(iv) Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

GENERAL APPLICATION CONDITIONS:

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania
ii. Applicants must be less that 45 Years, i.e. born after 1
 January 1968
iii. They must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal
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address, e-mail address and telephone numbers
iv. They must attach dully filled and sealed  referee report forms a vai l ab l e  a t
www.udom.ac.tz (for those who cannot access the form must submit names and

4addresses of at least two referees    and mode of communication, e.g. telephone, fax and  
email)
v. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement
vi. The title of the position and institution applied for (COLLEGE/SCHOOL) should be
written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of
which will make the application invalid
vii. Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of Academic/Professional
certificates i.e.  Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates and
transcripts; National Form IV and Form VI Examination Certificates; Computer
Certificates; Professional certificates from respective boards; One recent passport size
picture and birth certificate
viii. Form IV and VI results slips,  Testimonials and Partial transcripts are strictly not
accepted
ix. Applicants employed by public institutions must route their application letters through
their respective employers.
x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for
Universities (TCU)
xi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xii. Application letters should be written in English
xiii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xiv. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Complete application package that consists of application letters supported with detailed
Curriculum Vitae, relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates /testimonials,
academic transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and dully filled referee report forms
should be submitted to:



DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR,
(ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY)
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA,
P.O. BOX 259
DODOMA

DEADLINE: 10
th
 September, 2012          













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