3 x Lecturer: Applied Legal Studies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

To teach Law as a fundamental subject on various programmes in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences and as a core subject in the Department of Applied Legal Studies, curriculate the Law content in the various programmes, conduct and publish relevant research, foster community engagement and perform related administrative tasks. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• An LLM degree
• A minimum of two years’ full time experience teaching Law as a fundamental or core subject at a higher education institution

Recommended:

• Proven experience in curriculum development of Law as a fundamental or core subject
• Current knowledge of and/or experience in paralegal education and practice at a higher education institution is strongly recommended.
• Experience in curriculum development and teaching of Mercantile Law and/or Accounting and/or Information Technology on a law programme would be an advantage

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Academic development
• Preparation and lecturing of various Law subjects as a fundamental on the various programmes within the Faculty of Business Management and Sciences
• Preparation and lecturing of various Law subjects as core subjects on the undergraduate programme in the Department of Applied Legal Studies, such as, but not limited to a range of Mercantile Law-related subjects
• Curriculum development, review and implementation
• Design interventions for students at risk
• Reviewing of assessment methods, implementation of evaluation system in compliance with CPUT policies, assessment, moderation and quality assurance
• Perform administrative duties to advance the academic enterprise
• Develop alliance with professional bodies and other stakeholders, establishing partnerships, engaging in community enhancement
• Produce research outputs in the form of articles published in accredited journals and prepare funding applications

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven experience in teaching Law as a fundamental or core subject to underprepared students through blended learning
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Quality orientation and good work ethic
• Ability to develop and improve the Law curriculum
• Computer skills
• Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct