Assistant Lecturer (Law) Job at TICD

Tengeru Institute of Community Development (TICD) is inviting applications from qualified and motivated legal professionals for the position of Assistant Lecturer (Law). This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about legal education, research, and community service to contribute to the development of future legal practitioners while advancing academic excellence within a higher learning institution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching law courses, preparing academic resources, conducting research, supervising students’ academic work, and participating in consultancy and community service activities. Working within a dynamic academic environment, the Assistant Lecturer will play a vital role in promoting legal knowledge, critical thinking, and professional ethics among students while supporting the institute’s mission of education and community development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Law courses up to NTA Level 8, equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree level.
• Prepare learning resources and instructional materials for tutorial exercises and classroom teaching.
• Conduct research, seminars, workshops, and case studies in relevant areas of law.
• Carry out consultancy assignments and community service activities under close supervision.
• Supervise students’ seminars, research projects, and fieldwork activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage students’ seminar tasks and academic assignments.
• Prepare training manuals and other learning and training materials.
• Assess students’ academic performance and provide guidance where necessary.
• Support curriculum development and academic quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution with a GPA of 3.8 or above.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, legislation, and legal research methodologies.
• Ability to teach, conduct research, and supervise students’ academic work.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in an academic and research environment.
• Commitment to professional ethics, integrity, and academic excellence.

General:

• Position: Assistant Lecturer (Law).
• Organization: Tengeru Institute of Community Development (TICD).
• Location: Arusha, Tanzania.
• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Compensation: Negotiable.
• Application Deadline: 26 June 2026.
• Applications should be submitted through the AJIRA Portal.

This position provides an excellent platform for long-term career growth in academia, legal research, consultancy, and public service. The experience gained through teaching, supervising research projects, conducting legal studies, and participating in community service initiatives can lead to advanced opportunities such as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Legal Researcher, Legal Consultant, Policy Analyst, Academic Coordinator, or University Administrator. It is an ideal role for legal professionals seeking to combine their expertise in law with teaching and research while contributing to the development of future legal practitioners and the advancement of legal education.