Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Law at Riara University

Position Overview

Riara University seeks a dynamic and visionary Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join Riara Law School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate academic to inspire the next generation of legal professionals through engaging, student-centered teaching, while advancing impactful research and contributing to curriculum development. The role also offers a platform to shape ethical leadership and actively engage with the wider community in meaningful ways in alignment with the University mission of nurturing innovators and ethical leadership. Candidates with a PhD in Law and a proven track record in teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students in selected areas of law.
• Design and update course materials, ensuring alignment with emerging legal trends and local as well as international standards.
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies, including blended and experiential learning.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and moot court participation.
• Provide academic mentorship and career support to students.

Research and Scholarship

• Engage in independent and collaborative legal research with potential for publication in reputable journals.
• Pursue research grants and establish linkages with legal institutions and funding bodies.
• Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Mentor early-career academics and students in research development.
• Curriculum Development and Academic Leadership
• Participate in the design, review, and accreditation of law programs to ensure relevance and academic excellence.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum to address societal and global legal challenges.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and research.
• Community Engagement and Institutional Service
• Promote Riara University’s vision through community outreach, consultancy, and legal aid initiatives.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Support initiatives that strengthen the University’s partnerships with the legal profession and other academic institutions.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• PhD in Law from a recognized university.
• Proven teaching experience at University level.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more core areas of law (e.g. Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights, Technology Law, or International Law).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Membership in a professional legal body (e.g. Law Society of Kenya).
• Experience in curriculum design, academic administration, or program coordination.
• Ability to integrate technology-enhanced learning and digital resources into teaching.
• Commitment to mentorship, academic diversity, and ethical scholarship.

Core Competencies

• Academic leadership and integrity.
• Innovative and student-centered pedagogy.
• Strong research and analytical ability.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Strategic thinking and community orientation.