Combined Post: Academic Positions (Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Tech Fields)
Job Opportunities: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Positions in Cybersecurity, Data Science/AI, and Computer Science (5 Positions) at Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) – December 2025
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 (DA). In line with this expansion, SUMAIT wishes to invite applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the vacant administrative posts.
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) invites applications from qualified candidates for various academic and administrative positions.
Academic Positions (5 posts)
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Data Science.
Job Location: Zanzibar/Tanzania
- FACULTY OF SCIENCES Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
- The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity – two (2).
- The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Data Science/AI – two (2).
- The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science – one (1).
Job Specification/Consideration
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or a closely related field (Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security, System Security, etc.), OR a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Cybersecurity.
- Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a closely related field (Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security, System Security, etc.), OR a Master’s Degree in computer science or information technology with a research focus in Cybersecurity, with GPA of at least 4.0.
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, ICT, etc.), with GPA of at least 3.5.
The Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in Data Science/AI
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Data Science or a closely related field (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, etc.), OR a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Data Science/AI.
- Master’s degree in Data Science or a closely related field (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, etc.), OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Data Science/AI, with GPA of at least 4.0.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, ICT, etc.), with GPA of at least 3.5.
Note on Computer Science Position: Applicants for the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science should meet qualifications aligned with the relevant field, consistent with the above standards for related tech disciplines.
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) (mandatory).
Salary and Remunerations
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.
Deadline: 21/1/2026
Hand delivered application should reach SUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 21st January 2026. Or you can send your application through: Email at: 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
For detailed job descriptions, requirements, and application procedures, please visit the Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University website: www.sumait.ac.tz
Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.