PUBLIC LAW – LECTURER (1 Post)

Reporting to the Head of Department, the incumbent will serve in the capacity of Law Lecturer in the department of Public Law, and will contribute to the smooth organisation and implementation of activities in the School of Law.

Desired Attributes:

• A Master of Laws degree in Public law;
• An undergraduate degree in Law;
• A PhD in Law (Completed or under examination) from a reputable University with a focus on Public Law.
• A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within a school of law context.
• Experience in teaching public law subjects.

Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and teach public law courses, which include, but not limited to the following:

• Human Rights Law;
• Public International Law;
• International Criminal Law;
• Humanitarian Law.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:

•  Teaching - The incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance with the Department and or College guidelines and standards.
• University Service and Community Engagement - The incumbent should participate in all Department, College and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
• Research - The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialisation, which benefits the students, the Global community and the University.
• Innovations - Innovations should lead to the production of goods and services.
• Industrialisation - Through the commercialisation of goods and services.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID, or Passport & birth certificate), and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including full personal particulars and the names and addresses of three referees. The application pack should be sent as a single PDF file clearly marked “Public Law Lectureship" in the subject line to the email careers@africau.edu no later than 1400 hours on Friday, 10 July 2026. Applicants should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the application letter, which should be addressed to the Assistant Registrar, Human Resource and Administration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Africa University is committed to Diversity, Ubuntu, Professionalism, Integrity and Excellence. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.