Common Sets of Perplexing Work Experiences Amongst Early-Career Academics in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

Authors

Harun J. Magosho, University of Dar-es-SalaamFollow

Abstract

The research study from which this paper emanates was conducted in three selected universities; the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM - Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Milani Campus), University of Dodoma (UDOM), and Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT - Mwenge). The study explores common sets of perplexing work experiences of early career academics (ECAs). A sample size of 54 participants was used to generate data through interviews, documentary data review, and non-participant observation. Research results showed that during early days early career academics work hard to get acquainted with different academic duties and responsibilities, demonstrate own academic capacity, and widen academic connections and networks. It was revealed that ECAs endured relatively weighty workloads as they performed own duties and those of their senior members; and spent relatively lesser amount of time on scholarly works than what was essentially required to meet predetermined promotion standards. In general, ECAs were worried, disturbed, lonely and confused amid perplexing university work settings. The study recommends for extensive mentoring strategies that would improve work experiences of ECAs in universities in Tanzania.

Recommended Citation

J. Magosho, Harun (2022) "Common Sets of Perplexing Work Experiences Amongst Early-Career Academics in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania," Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 10: No. 2, Article 1.
DOI: 10.56279/jhss/0
Available at: https://commons.udsm.ac.tz/jhss/vol10/iss2/1