About the Role
Margaret Lawrence University, a leading private institution across two world-class campuses, invites applications from accomplished legal scholars for a Lecturer I position in the Faculty of Law. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to legal education through teaching Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Property Law, and Land Law, while advancing scholarly research and professional development within a dynamic academic community.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality instruction in Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Property Law, and Land Law to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Conduct original legal research and contribute to peer-reviewed academic publications
- Supervise student research projects and mentor emerging legal scholars
- Participate in curriculum development and course design initiatives
- Engage in clinical legal education, moot court, and law clinic programmes
- Contribute to institutional excellence through service on faculty committees
- PhD in Law, or LL.M with substantial progress toward PhD completion
- Full membership of the Nigerian Bar Association
- Demonstrated scholarly publications and teaching potential
- International indexing of publications (preferred)
- Research grants, funded projects, or professional certifications (advantageous)
- Experience in curriculum development, clinical legal education, or interdisciplinary legal scholarship
- Membership in recognized professional bodies and scholarly associations (preferred)
- Competitive salary and allowances approved by the University Governing Council
- Access to world-class research facilities and academic resources
- Professional development and scholarly advancement opportunities
- Supportive academic community in a premier institution