Job purpose

Responsible for teaching, conducting research and carrying out other academic related tasks in the relevant field

Key responsibilities

Qualifications and experience

Competencies

• Develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, assignments, and exams
• Create and update syllabi in accordance with university guidelines to stay current with developments in the field.
• Assess student progress, grade assignments, exams, and academic papers while providing constructive feedback
• Conduct original research in the field of expertise and publish findings in academic journals, books, or conference proceedings
• Offer academic advice and mentorship to students.
• Hold regular office hours for student consultations.
• Assist students with career guidance and professional development
• Engage with the broader community through public service, lectures, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Foster partnerships with industry, government, and other educational institutions.
• Offer consultancy services to the wider community in accordance with the University’s Consultancy Policy

• In-depth knowledge of the field of expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Innovative and able to work under minimal supervision.

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five credits including English
• An earned Bachelor of Laws with at least a credit.
• An earned Master of Laws in Public Law
• An earned Doctorate (PhD/LLD) in Public Law
• A qualification in Teaching Methodology.
• For consideration for the Senior Lecturer position, the applicant should have supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion as a principal supervisor.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience at a university/research institute for consideration at Senior Lecturer level, or a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience for consideration at Lecturer I level
• At least ten (10) peer-reviewed publications in recognised journals in the field of specialisation for consideration at Senior Lecturer level, or a minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications for consideration at Lecturer I level.
• Evidence of contribution to public service.
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia.