SENIOR LECTURER – LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA

The Law School of Tanzania is a public institution established by an Act of Parliament, Cap.425, to provide practical legal training for law graduates aspiring to become legal practitioners.

5.1 SENIOR LECTURER –1 POST 5.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Teach assigned classes as deemed appropriate by the Department

• Prepare teaching materials

• Manage tutorial groups and allocates various topics

• Participate in the development, preparation and modification of the subject outlines, based on the approved course syllabus

• Inform students adequately regarding course formats, assignments, and methods of evaluation

• Maintain and enforces teaching schedules and in all but exceptional circumstances, inform students adequately of any unavoidable cancellation and rescheduling of classes

• Comply with established procedures and deadlines for determining, reporting and reviewing the s of his or her students

• Organizes and liaises with the Head of Practical Training about assessment items, such as examinations and tests, and arrange marking of all assessment items

• Provide advice or counseling to students on matters related to the course

• Liaises with the Head of Practical Training regarding timetabling

• Provide textbook lists to the Bookshop at the appropriate time

• Arrange regular and appropriate evaluation of the course in conjunction with members of the teaching team

• Participate in the marking and grading of examinations and processing of examination results

• Carry out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities

• Provide academic input on existing and new courses, course development and

course co-ordination

• Engage in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate

• Participate in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management

• Maintain appropriate records and making information available as required by the School management

• Promotes scholarship in the area of practical legal education

• Engage in publication of research output, articles, manuscripts and books and to deposit such publications with the Head of Practical Training and School Library

• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements

• Participate in appropriate activities necessary to the development of the Section and of the School and

• Direct and supervise the work of lecturers under him or her and takes academic and professional responsibility for the academic standards of their work

• Perform any other functions as may be directed by the Governing Board or the Principal

5.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• At least a 2nd Class Upper Division LL B Degree

• Possession of LL M degree will be an added advantage

• A Senior Advocate or a person qualified to be a Senior Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania or a person who has served as a Senior Judicial Officer, State Attorney or Legal Officer

• Twelve (12) years experience in legal practice

• Experience in providing instructions in academic and professional program

• Ability to relate to students and other members of staff including problem management skills

• Proven ability to implement practical training programs

5.1.3 REMUNERATION: Salary scale PHTS 12

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
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advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should

not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Dead line for application is 10th August, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xvii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xviii. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.