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Head of Law

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, (Nelson Mandela Bay Campus) has a Part Time Faculty of Law Lecturer (Independent Contractor) vacancy available for the 2026 Academic year.

Position: Part Time – Faculty of Law Lecturer

Where: The IIE’s Varsity College – Nelson Mandela Bay Campus

Location: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth

Responsibilities Required:

• Prepare and deliver lectures and engage students in active learning based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers
• Update the learning management system and provide feedback to students
• Engage and prepare students for formative and summative assessments, identify at risk students and monitor student engagement
• Attend and participate in all academic meetings and development workshops
• Complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s teaching and learning practice and personal professional academic status

Work Experience

• Experience in teaching relevant law modules at tertiary level.
• Teaching law modules for LEAD (Legal Education and Development).
• Practical work experience relating to the relevant module.
• A practicing attorney, advocate, legal advisor, magistrate, or judge or otherwise in the legal profession, commissioner at the CCMA, and or Bargaining Council.

Competencies required:

• Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time management Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective classroom management skills

Minimum Education Requirements: 

South African LLB is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an LL.M

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an independent contractor position.
• Please note that lectures take place between 08:20 and 16:45 on weekdays.
• Classes are conducted face–to–face on campus.