Online Lecturer - Law

Kaplan International Languages; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaplan International Languages is seeking experienced online lecturers specializing in International Business Law to teach postgraduate students. This role involves developing and supporting learning in critical areas such as Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law, requiring strong teaching credentials and a passion for online education.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and assessing at level 7 within the UK Higher Education sector.
• Experience teaching in an online environment.
• Familiarity with the UK Higher Education sector and UK Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the learning of online students.
• Collaborate with the University of Liverpool.
• Provide assessments at postgraduate level.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds

Education

Doctoral qualification in a related subject

Relevant Higher Education teaching qualification

Job description

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We are seeking online lecturers with an International Business Law background to join our dynamic online faculty. In this role, you will lead and support the learning of our online students working in close collaboration with our partner, the University of Liverpool. Successful candidates will also receive honorary lecturer status from the University.

We are looking for individuals with experience in LLM International Business Law, particularly in the following subject areas:

• Competition Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Sale of Goods
• Conflict of Laws in Business and Commerce
• Critical Legal Thinking in International Business Law

What you’ll bring to the role

You should have a strong academic background and practical experience in one or more of the relevant subject areas listed above. Experience in teaching and assessment at postgraduate level in higher education, along with enthusiasm for online learning, is essential.

• Doctoral qualification in a related subject
• Experience teaching and assessing at level 7 within the UK Higher Education sector
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online meeting software
• Good interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with colleagues, tutors, and students both face-to-face and virtually
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Reliable internet connection

Note: Due to the freelance nature of this role, applications from candidates on a student visa (Tier 4) cannot be accepted.

• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Familiarity with the UK Higher Education sector and UK Quality Assurance
• Relevant Higher Education teaching qualification
• Fellowship recognition by AdvanceHE

What we do

Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world's largest providers of online degree education. We collaborate with UK partner universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our students learn through an interactive virtual classroom with multimedia resources, supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.

Our mission is to transform students’ lives and careers through innovative, industry-led, and career-enhancing higher education programmes.