Academic Positions at the Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar (UCEZ) established in 1998 by a charity organization, Kuwait based, Direct-Aid (DA). In line with her expansion, the University is also restructuring her programs and creating positions to accommodate her current needs.

Therefore, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) wishes to invite applications from suitably

qualified and competent Individuals to fill the academic and Administrative vacant posts as follows: –

1. 1. FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department: Social Studies

1. i. Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in History (One (1) post)

1. ii. Lecturer /Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Geography (One (1) post)

2. 2. FACULTY OF SCIENCES Department: Natural Sciences

1. i. Tutorial Assistant in Information Technologies – IT (One (1) post)

1. ii. Assistant Lecturer /Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Biology (One (1) post).

3. 3. Department: Mathematics and Computer Science

1. i. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Mathematics – (One (1) post)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer

•        Holder of PhD plus a Master’s degree with a GPA of 4.0 or better and Undergraduate

Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the relevant field.

•         A successful candidate must possess experience in college level teaching.
•          Candidates with additional credentials are encouraged to apply.

2. Assistant Lecturer

•      Holder of master’s degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 and an Undergraduate Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the relevant field.
•    Prior experience in teaching at university level is an added advantage.

3. 3. Essential Roles and Responsibilities

•   Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses and supervision of students’ research.

•    Maintaining an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining external funding for research.
•  Designing/Develop undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

•  Any other duties as may be assigned by the university.

4. 4. Tutorial Assistant

Tutorial Assistant job description should include these common skills and qualifications: –

•     The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in information technologies, Computer Sciences, or any other related field with a GPA of at least 3.8 or above and a minimum score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent At least 3.8 or above and a minimum score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent.
•         Solid time management skills with an ability to prioritize work.
•         Excellent analytical skills and experience creating reports and presentations.

2.1.1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TUTORIAL ASSISTANT

She/he shall be required to perform among other functions the following: –

1. i. Understudying senior members through attending lecturers, seminars, tutorials, and practical training.
2. ii. Assisting in supervision of tutorials, seminars and practical.

iii.      Assisting in research, consultancy, and outreach activities and performing any other duties that may be assigned by senior members of the staff.