Academic Manager: School of Law

Job description

Key responsibilities: Prepare and deliver lectures for one law module per semesterUtilize the learning management system (LMS) effectively to deliver and manage the module content; collaborate with the digital learning team as required.Liaise with industry and implement industry initiatives on campusUndertake quality assurance activities relating to lecturers.Support exam invigilation and other assessment-related logistics as reasonably required by the registrar’s office.Provide academic support to students, including regular consultations and feedback.Ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements, including reporting, documentation, and alignment with programme outcomes.Participate in research and/or community engagement projects aligned with the School’s strategic priorities.Maintain effective communication with students, academic colleagues, line managers, and support staff.Ensure administrative effectiveness, adhering to institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reporting timelines.Attend and contribute to academic and administrative meetings, planning sessions, and training workshops.Serve on institutional and school-level committees as reasonably required by the management team.Perform all administrative functions relating to the academic and quality management of the module and broader programme, as delegated by the line manager.Skills and competencies Strong organizational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to work under pressureExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Presentation and facilitation skills.Computer literacy and e-learning skills.Planning and organising skills.Knowledge and skills in the relevant field, learning and teaching, research, community engagement and academic leadership.Willingness to expand knowledge in various fields of law and to teach in more than one field of the law.Willingness to work after hours.Ability to cope with changeWillingness to work across different modes of teaching and learning.Qualifications and experience A South African LLM (Law) degree in the relevant field (or a closely related field) and enrolment in an LLD or PhD programme (completed doctorate preferred)

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Apply by email: musgrave-recruitment@stadio.ac.za