# Senior Lecturer / Lecturer I In Public Law

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Company: ZCAS University

Category: Education & Training

Location: Zambia, Lusaka

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-10

Expires: 2026-08-28

## Job Description

### Job purpose

Responsible for teaching, conducting research and carrying out other academic related tasks in the relevant field

### Key responsibilities

- Develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, assignments, and exams

- Create and update syllabi in accordance with university guidelines to stay current with developments in the field.

- Assess student progress, grade assignments, exams, and academic papers while providing constructive feedback

- Conduct original research in the field of expertise and publish findings in academic journals, books, or conference proceedings

- Offer academic advice and mentorship to students.

- Hold regular office hours for student consultations.

- Assist students with career guidance and professional development

- Engage with the broader community through public service, lectures, workshops, and outreach activities.

- Foster partnerships with industry, government, and other educational institutions.

- Offer consultancy services to the wider community in accordance with the University’s Consultancy Policy

### Qualifications and experience

- Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five credits including English

- An earned Bachelor of Laws with at least a credit.

- An earned Master of Laws in Public Law

- An earned Doctorate (PhD/LLD) in Public Law

- A qualification in Teaching Methodology.

- For consideration for the Senior Lecturer position, the applicant should have supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion as a principal supervisor.

- At least five (5) years teaching experience at a university/research institute for consideration at Senior Lecturer level, or a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience for consideration at Lecturer I level

- At least ten (10) peer-reviewed publications in recognised journals in the field of specialisation for consideration at Senior Lecturer level, or a minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications for consideration at Lecturer I level.

- Evidence of contribution to public service.

- Member of the Law Association of Zambia.

### Competencies

- In-depth knowledge of the field of expertise.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

- Innovative and able to work under minimal supervision.

### Application instructions

Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ZCAS University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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