Senior Lecturer in Law

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, in Law or a closely related field.  

Candidates should also possess: 

• At least six (6) years’ experience teaching at the tertiary level at a recognized tertiary institution/university in Law 

OR  

• At least two (2) years postgraduate research, and/or practice in a combination of at least four of the following areas: 
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Public International Law
  • International Human Rights
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Tort Law
  • Property Law
  • Contract Law
  • Trust and Equitable Remedies
  • Jurisprudence
  • Family Law
  • Corporate Insolvency
  • Corporate Finance/ Management
  • Company Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution  
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals; a portfolio of research should be submitted with application

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Teaching experience at the postgraduate level
• Experience in supervising research projects
• Proficiency in teaching with diverse instructional methods including face-to-face and blended learning

The following would be considered assets:

• Teaching qualification
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university 

Key Responsilities

• Teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Preparing courses for delivery
• Drafting, administering and marking coursework and examinations
• Assisting in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects/theses
• Developing a research agenda in Law and disseminating through top-ranked published papers and conference presentations
• Serving on Faculty and University committees
• Attending Faculty board meetings
• Assisting with the periodic review of the curriculum
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students
• Supporting the outreach activities of the Faculty

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidate should also:

• Be familiar with tertiary level education in the Caribbean
• Display leadership capabilities
• Be committed to supporting outreach activities that promote the multifaceted and rich aspects of the programmes and activities within the Faculty of Law
• Be self-motivated and capable of motivating students
• Be willing to apply diverse teaching methods

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.