The director should have Russian language competence and experience in Russia. Duties will combine academic instruction, administrative work and support for students, as well as interaction with University officials. This position will combine general program administration and leadership, consultation with the faculty and staff of the University of Dar es Salaam, and supervision of student independent research. Ideally, the director will have a background in anthropology, geology or ecology, with some experience in East Africa. The position combines teaching, working with faculty in Zimbabwe, and organizing program activities.
Academic field is open.
Previous co-directors have had backgrounds in political science, music, economics, anthropology and religion.