Job Description

Lecturer or Adjunct Lecturer in Philosophy and/or Legal Theory

• Kings University College, Ghana, invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Philosophy and/or Legal Theory in the Faculty of Law, Governance and International relations.
• The Faculty of Law, Governance & International Relations, seeks to ensure that its law students are offered an outstanding student experience.
• It prepares its students for success in life, and in the workplace, by providing a high-quality, rounded education in law, and governance, appropriate to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Accordingly, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that s/he is able to contribute to this aspiration in a very practical, flexible and energetic way.
• The successful applicant will form part of a small, enthusiastic and motivated team delivering the LLB programme. 

Essential Functions:

• Teach Philosophy and/or Legal Theory to 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd year students in the Faculty’s LL.B. Programme.
• Research and publish in a peer reviewed journal, within one year of appointment
• Participate in faculty course design and curriculum development.
• Participate in faculty seminars.
• Undertake responsibilities as the personal tutor for a group of students.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities.
• Perform regular faculty duties including participation at faculty meetings, participation on faculty committees, and support for law student union efforts, and outreach.

Terms of Appointment:

• Work Schedule: Full time
• Salary:  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Expected date of commencement: October 15, 2016

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of a researched Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to teach Philosophy and/or Legal Theory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D degree from an accredited university.
• Experience of teaching at the tertiary level.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects and with a variety of constituents.
• Demonstrable ability to teach.
• A publication record