Academic Career Opportunities: University of Dodoma (UDOM) – 2025/2026
The University of Dodoma (UDOM), Tanzania’s largest public university and a designated “Centre of Excellence,” is officially inviting applications from qualified Tanzanians to join its academic staff. Established in 2007, UDOM is a symbol of national pride, spanning 6,000 hectares in the capital city and serving as a strategic partner to the government through research and consultancy.
The university operates under a semi-autonomous collegiate system, and the current recruitment drive aims to strengthen the teaching and research capacity across its specialized colleges.
Academic Structure and Potential Placement
As an applicant, you will be placed within one of the following colleges depending on your specialization:
- College of Health Sciences (CHS): Focused on medicine, nursing, and public health.
- College of Informatics and Virtual Education (CIVE): Leading in ICT, software engineering, and digital innovation.
- College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS): Core sciences including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
- College of Education (CoEd): Shaping the next generation of educators and pedagogical researchers.
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS): Languages, history, and social development.
- College of Business and Economics (CoBE): Management, accounting, and economic policy.
Typical Academic Ranks and Requirements
While specific departmental vacancies are detailed in the official PDF, UDOM generally recruits for the following ranks:
| Rank | Minimum Qualifications |
| Tutorial Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree with a First Class or Upper Second Class (Minimum GPA of 3.8). |
| Assistant Lecturer | Master’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0, and a Bachelor’s GPA of 3.8. |
| Lecturer | PhD in the relevant field of specialization from a recognized institution. |
| Senior Lecturer / Professor | PhD plus a proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and teaching experience. |
Key Responsibilities
Academic staff at UDOM are expected to excel in three core pillars:
- Teaching: Delivering high-quality lectures, seminars, and practical sessions for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Research: Conducting impactful research that addresses national challenges and publishing findings in reputable journals.
- Consultancy & Community Service: Providing expert advice to the government and private sector, particularly given UDOM’s proximity to the state headquarters.
How to Apply
Applications for UDOM academic posts are typically processed through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) portal.
- Download the Full PDF: Ensure you read the specific requirements for your department by downloading the official document provided in the UDOM announcement.
- Portal Registration: Visit the CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
- Document Preparation: Have your certified academic transcripts, certificates, birth certificate, and NIDA ID ready for upload.
- Deadline: Check the specific closing date mentioned in the PDF (standard deadlines for these rounds are usually within 14 days of the announcement).
⚠️ Government Recruitment Guardrail: UDOM is a public institution. All recruitment is merit-based and handled through official government channels. Do not pay any money to individuals promising “guaranteed” placement. Report any solicitation of bribes to TAKUKURU/PCCB.
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