Lecturer

Job description

Purpose To advance academic excellence in the field of law through the effective delivery of teaching and learning, the assessment of student performance, and the promotion of critical legal analysis, while contributing to curriculum development, scholarly activities, and student success in alignment with institutional objectives. Key responsibilities Lecturing (with specific focus on private law and/or mercantile law and/or public law) and associated responsibilitiesPlan, prepare for and deliver lectures in-venue and onlineEngage with and provide feedback to coordinating lecturers and programme coordinators to improve teaching and learningParticipate in programme review initiatives providing feedback in respect of specific module/programme design and contentAssess student work and provide feedback to studentsConduct post-moderation of student workStudent support, including consultation with students and management of students at riskScholarship of teaching and learning and professional developmentAdministration and campus community participationParticipation in community engagement initiatives, programme, school and campus meetings and activitiesSkills and competencies Ability to work independently and as part of a teamGood verbal and written communication skillsPresentation and facilitation skillsComputer literacy and e-learning skillsPlanning and organising skillsKnowledge and skills in the relevant fieldWillingness to participate in academic scholarship, including subject matter research and teaching and learning researchWillingness to expand knowledge in various fields of law and to teach in more than one field of lawWillingness to work after hoursWillingness to work across different modes of teaching and learningQualifications and experience At least a South African LLM degree in the relevant field (or a closely related field). An LLD (or registration for LLD) will be advantageous.Expertise in the relevant field of private law and/or mercantile law and/or public lawRelevant teaching experience in higher educationGood knowledge of Canvas as an online learning management system/toolGood knowledge of legal databases such as JutaStat, LexisNexis, SabinetA research track record

Requirements

Masters Apply by email: durbanville-recruitment@stadio.ac.za