Assistant Lecturer (Criminal Law)

Requirements

• Applicant should possess an LL.M in Law, Membership of the Nigerian Bar and strong academic record and demonstrated potential for research and teaching.

Competitive Advantages
Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Internationally indexed publications.
• Research grants and funded projects.
• Professional certifications relevant to legal practice.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in moot court, Law clinic, and clinical legal education programmes.
• Membership of recognized professional bodies and scholarly associations.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary and technology-enabled legal scholarship.

Conditions of Service
Salary, allowances, and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following below:

• Application Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Evidence of Call to the Nigerian Bar
• List of publications
• Research statement
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Names and contact details of three referees.

Applications should be addressed and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Margaret Lawrence University,
Galilee,
Delta State,
Nigeria.

Email:

Note

• Final appointments are subject to compliance with prevailing NUC minimum academic standards and accreditation requirements issued by the Council of Legal Education for Faculties of Law in Nigeria Universities.
• The University is committed to merit, diversity, excellence, and equal opportunity.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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