Lecturer – Law

Job description

Job Title:
Lecturer

College:
LAW

1.

Expected Qualifications:

– Master’s degree

Expected Experience:

2.

Required Skills:

3.

Rules and Responsibilities:

The lecturer shall report to the relevant Head of Department.

Responsibilities:
The Lecturer shall fulfill individual responsibilities as set out by the Head of Department/Dean of College, and shall be responsible for the following activities:

Teaching and Learning

– teach specified credit hours/week as per HEC regulations. This may be reduced in proportion to the increase in management duties.

– administer curriculum design and development to teach a variety of courses (including new programs and courses) at different levels.

– assist in development of the quality assurance framework in college level validating or revalidating courses.

deliver knowledge with applied skills, methods, and methodologies.

– inspire continuous improvement of creative methods in designing and delivering courses to ensure compliance of teaching design and delivery with the quality framework and regulatory authorities.

– inspire critical system thinking and enhance students’ ability of engagement in analytical conversation.

Research

– participate in developing and implementing the University’s research strategy.

– participate in research activity in specialized field that includes relevant research proposal and objectives.

– participate in collaborative research.

– write or make contribution to publications or disseminate research findings.

– present paper(s) at conferences.

– carry out independent research.

– contribute to peer assessment for research as required.

University-wide Engagement

– define resource needs within the area of responsibility.

– act on college strategic decisions in relation to staff and students.

– develop innovative ways for both teaching and research.

– develop and introduce solutions to problems.

– participate in community engagement activities at Department/College and University levels.

– take role in management duties (as need arises) such as: Head of Center/Unit in the University and Chair of Committees on both College and University levels

4.

Requirements:

4.1 In principle, the Lecturer is an academic of high professional reputation. Assistant Professor’s qualifications include the following as stated in the Academic Regulations of the Higher Education Council (HEC Decisions No.

2/2007):

– holds a master’s degree.

4.

1 Gulf University, further recognizes the following qualifications for appointment of Lecturer:

– ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.

– experienced in developing teaching curriculum and managing quality enhancement in higher education environment.

– excellent communicators with solid interpersonal skills.

– holds distinct record in research and scholarly activities at higher educational institutes.

– Fluent proficiency in the English language.

4.3 An eagerness to employ modern educational techniques and technology in teaching.

5.

Nomination and Appointment:

5.2 Lecturer appointment shall be approved by HEC.

6.

Terms of Employment:

The term of employment of the Lecturer shall be one year renewable upon performance evaluation and mutual agreement.

7.

Confidentiality:
Lecturer shall not reveal any confidential information related to Gulf University unless authorized by the University President/Council. Assistant Professor shall sign the ‘Confidentiality Statement’ when appointed.

8.

Documents needed:

– Application Form.

– Copy of earned credential (BSc, Master).

– Current Curriculum Vitae.

– Cover letter.

– Teaching, learning, and research philosophy.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Isa Town: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)