About the Role
Margaret Lawrence University, a premier private institution dedicated to advancing learning and developing character, invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Constitutional Law. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape legal education, conduct scholarly research, and mentor the next generation of legal professionals within our thriving Law Faculty.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality instruction in Constitutional Law and related courses
- Conduct rigorous legal research and contribute to scholarly publications
- Supervise student projects, dissertations, and academic work
- Participate in curriculum development and programme improvement initiatives
- Mentor students through moot court, law clinic, and clinical legal education programmes
- Engage in academic service and departmental governance
- Contribute to the university's research agenda and institutional excellence
- PhD in Law OR LL.M with substantial progress toward PhD completion
- Active membership of the Nigerian Bar
- Demonstrated scholarly publications and teaching potential
- Preference given to candidates with: internationally indexed publications, research grants and funded projects, professional certifications in legal practice, curriculum development experience, moot court and clinical legal education experience, membership in recognized professional bodies, and evidence of interdisciplinary or technology-enabled legal scholarship
- Competitive salary and allowances as approved by the University Governing Council
- Access to world-class facilities across two campuses
- Opportunities for research collaboration and professional development
- Supportive academic community committed to scholarly excellence