Lecturer of Law

STADIO Higher Education; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Durban is looking for a Lecturer in the School of Law. The successful candidate will focus on lecturing Private Law and/or Mercantile Law. Responsibilities include teaching, assessment, academic administration, and research. A completed LLM and relevant teaching experience are required. Knowledge of Canvas and legal databases is essential. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completed LLM required.
• Preferred setup: South African LLD/PhD in Law.
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing with focus on Private and/or Mercantile Law.
• Assessment and moderation of student work.
• Academic administration and delegated duties.
• Conducting research.

Skills

Independent working

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Planning and organizing

Education

LLM degree

South African LLD/PhD in Law

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Sabinet

JutaStat

LexisNexis

Job description

STADIO Higher Education: Musgrave Campus is inviting applications for the position of: Lecturer School of Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lecturing (with specific focus on Private Law and/or Mercantile Law).
• Assessment and moderation.
• Academic administration and other delegated duties.
• Research.
• Marking assignments and exam papers.
• Using the Learning Management System (LMS).

Qualification and Minimum Requirements:

• A completed LLM is required
• South African LLD/ PhD (Law) degree in the relevant field (or a closely related field) is preferred
• Expertise in the relevant field: Private Law and/or Mercantile Law and/or Social Justice.
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education.
• Good knowledge of Canvas as an online learning management system / tool.
• Good knowledge of legal databases such as Sabinet, JutaStat and LexisNexis.
• A basic research track record.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Knowledge and skills in the relevant field, learning and teaching, research, community engagement and academic leadership.
• Willingness to expand knowledge in various fields of law and to teach in more than one field of the law.
• Willingness to work after hours.
• Willingness to work across different modes of teaching and learning.