Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
Multiple
- Location
- Zanzibar
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not stated
- Closes
- 20 October 2026
- Posted
- 7 Oct 2026
About the job
Multipleopportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University – October 2026Job DescriptionJob opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe 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 candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor 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.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.
Job VacanciesMultipleopportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University – October 2026
Job Vacancies
Job DescriptionJob opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe 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 candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor 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.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.
Job Description
Job opportunities at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait UniversityThe 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 candidatesfor the following vacant positions:1. Administrative position and Technical Professional (5 Posts)Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Administration, Finance & Planning (DVC-AFP)Posts:1Department / Area:Administration, Finance & PlanningMinimum qualification:Professor/Associate Professor with PhD + relevant management experienceInternal AuditorPosts:1Department / Area:Internal AuditMinimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experienceUniversity BursarPosts:1Department / Area:Finance & AccountsMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experiencePlanning OfficerPosts:1Department / Area:Planning & DevelopmentMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experienceLegal CounselPosts:1Department / Area:Legal ServicesMinimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law + relevant professional qualification + relevant experience2. Academic positionsA. Department of Social Studies (4 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – HistoryPosts:1Subject area:HistoryMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in HistoryAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – GeographyPosts:3Subject area:GeographyMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in GeographyB. Department of Natural Sciences (3 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – BiologyPosts:3Subject area:BiologyMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in BiologyC. Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (7 posts)Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – CybersecurityPosts:2Department / Subject area:CybersecurityMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Cybersecurity + BSc inAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AIPosts:2Department / Subject area:Data Science / AIMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Data Sciences/AI/ML/Analytics + relevant Bachelor’s degreeAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Computer SciencePosts:2Department / Subject area:Computer ScienceMinimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer ScienceAssistant Lecturer/Lecturer – MathematicsPosts:1Department / Subject area:MathematicsMinimum qualification:MA/PhD in MathematicsFurther informationFor 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.tzApplicants are advised to carefully review the detailed requirements for their preferred positions before submitting their applications.Mode of applicationInterested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)Certified copies of academic and professional certificatesNames and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for referencesVerification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)is mandatory.Salary and remunerationsAbdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.Deadline 20/10/2026Hand delivered application should reachSUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 20th October 2026. Or you can send your application through:Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzApplications should be addressed toVice Chancellor,Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.Email:recruitment@sumait.ac.tzShortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.
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 candidatesfor 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
Department / Area:Internal Audit
Minimum qualification:CPA(T)/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + relevant experience
University Bursar
Department / Area:Finance & Accounts
Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration + CPA(T)/ACCA + relevant experience
Planning Officer
Department / Area:Planning & Development
Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in planning/development planning/project planning or related field + relevant experience
Legal Counsel
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
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
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
Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Data Science / AI
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
Department / Subject area:Computer Science
Minimum qualification:MSc./PhD in Computer Science
Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer – Mathematics
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) ofthree non-relative refereeswho can be contacted for references
Verification of Foreign Academic Awards by theTanzania 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 reachSUMAIT, 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.
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