Lecturer - Law

Advtech; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Durban is seeking a Lecturer - Law to deliver innovative lectures and support students. The successful candidate will possess an LLM and qualification in Education with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience. Responsibilities include preparing students for assessments, managing learning resources, and monitoring student engagement. Candidates should have expertise in online lecturing and demonstrate a commitment to student success through various support mechanisms. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the academic environment and student development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of lecturing or tutoring experience.
• Flair for online lecturing and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions.
• Support at-risk students in assigned modules.

Skills

Online lecturing

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Time management

Education

LLM (Admitted Attorney)

Qualification in Education or PGCE

Job description

Job title: Lecturer - Law

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline: January 11

Job Purpose

To teach / lecture an agreed number of hours based on module Specialisation requirements.

To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at‑risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team.

Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify "at‑risk modules."

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students according to module‑specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consult with the Information Centre.
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at‑risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submission with relevant escalation.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module results.
• Support the monitoring of at‑risk students in modules assigned to lecture.
• Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand's Teaching‑Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications: LLM (Admitted Attorney). Qualification in Education (PGCE or equivalent) or Training and Development is an added advantage.

Flair for online lecturing and learning management systems (LMSs) required.

Experience

1–3 years of working knowledge and industry experience in Law or a related field and lecturing / tutoring experience.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of Teaching and Learning theory.
• The ability to provide student support.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalised academic.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and adapt to evolving.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work.
• Deadline‑oriented and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time.