About the Role
Margaret Lawrence University, a premier private institution committed to academic excellence and character development across two distinguished campuses, invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Information Technology and Cyber Law. This pivotal role bridges traditional legal scholarship with contemporary technological challenges, positioning you at the forefront of legal innovation in Nigeria's evolving digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality instruction in Information Technology and Cyber Law to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Conduct scholarly research and publish findings in peer-reviewed academic journals
- Supervise student research projects and thesis work
- Participate in curriculum development and academic program enhancement
- Engage in community legal education through moot courts and law clinic programmes
- Contribute to the university's research agenda through interdisciplinary and technology-enabled legal scholarship
- Mentor junior academic staff and support institutional growth
- PhD in Law or LL.M with substantial progress toward PhD completion
- Active membership of the Nigerian Bar
- Demonstrated scholarly publications and teaching excellence
- Preferred: Internationally indexed publications and research grants
- Preferred: Professional certifications in legal practice
- Preferred: Experience in curriculum development and clinical legal education
- Preferred: Membership in recognized professional bodies and scholarly associations
- Preferred: Evidence of interdisciplinary and technology-enabled legal research
- Competitive salary and allowances approved by University Governing Council
- Comprehensive conditions of service in a supportive academic environment
- Access to research funding and professional development opportunities
- Position within Nigeria's leading private university system