Part - Time Lecturer: Faculty of Law (Independent Contractor) 2026

Varsity College; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Gauteng is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer for its Law faculty for the 2026 Academic year. Responsibilities include preparing lectures and engaging students, as well as providing feedback on assessments. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and preferably a Master of Laws (LLM) with experience in teaching law modules. The position is based on campus with working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching relevant law modules at tertiary level.
• Practical work experience relating to the relevant module.
• A practicing attorney, advocate, legal advisor, magistrate, or in the legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures based on module-specific requirements.
• Update the learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments and monitor engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) NQF 8

Master of Laws (LLM) NQF 9

Job description

Overview

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support. Emeris (Ruimsig) has a vacancy for a Part-Time Lecturer: Law faculty in the 2026 Academic year.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and deliver lectures and engage students in active learning based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Update the learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for formative and summative assessments, identify students at risk and monitor student engagement.
• Attend and participate in all academic meetings and development workshops.
• Complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s teaching and learning practice, and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) NQF 8 is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Master of Laws (LLM) NQF 9.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Experience in teaching relevant law modules at tertiary level.
• Teaching law modules for LEAD (Legal Education and Development).
• Practical work experience relating to the relevant module.
• A practicing attorney, advocate, legal advisor, magistrate, judge, or in the legal profession; commissioner at the CCMA or Bargaining Council.

Working Conditions

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor position.
• Monday to Friday: 08:20 - 16:45.
• Classes are conducted face-to-face on campus.

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, please contact the support team for assistance.

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.