Tort Law Teaching Assistant - Help Students Excel

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking Kaituruki Teaching Assistants for LAWS212 - Law of Torts. The role is fixed-term and part-time, supporting the legal academics responsible for course content.

The successful candidate will attend lectures, answer questions during weekly office hours, organize study groups and may assist with marking. Preference is given to Law graduates, postgraduates, or senior undergraduates with an excellent academic record.

Qualifications

• Have or are undertaking a LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Have an excellent academic record.
• Demonstrate sharp analytical skills, knowledge and understanding of tort law, confidence, empathy and desire to help students excel in their legal study.

Responsibilities

• Attend one stream of LAWS212 - Law of Torts lectures and stay current with course material.
• Answer student questions during weekly office hours.
• Organise student study groups.
• Possibly assist with marking a student writing exercise in each trimester.
• Run/assist with MPI tutorials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tort law knowledge

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking Kaituruki Teaching Assistants for LAWS212 - Law of Torts. The role is fixed-term and part-time, supporting the legal academics responsible for course content.

The successful candidate will attend lectures, answer questions during weekly office hours, organize study groups and may assist with marking. Preference is given to Law graduates, postgraduates, or senior undergraduates with an excellent academic record.