Lecturer Private Law

Minimum Requirements:

• At least a South African LLM degree in the relevant field (or a closely related field)
• Expertise in the relevant field: Private Law.
• 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 and JutaStat.
• A basic research track record.

Key Attributes:

• 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 law.
• Willingness to work after hours.
• Willingness to work across different modes of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing (specifically focusing on Private Law)
• Assessment and moderation.
• Development of study material.
• Academic administration and other delegated duties.
• Academic leadership.
• Research.
• Participation in the coordination and management of modules.