Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Coordinator, Paralegal Training Programme, the part time lecturer will provide training services in the Paralegal Training Programme.
Areas of Specialization
The required expertise is in the following course units: –
CPTP 100 – Computer Applications and ICT
PTP 100 – Introduction to Law & Legal Systems
PTP 101 – Elements of Contract Law
PTP 102 – Elements of Property Law
CPTP 101 – Communication Skills
PTP 103 – Elements of Commercial Law
PTP 104 – General Principles of Constitutional Law
PTP 105 – Conveyancing
PTP 106 – Elements of Law of Business Associations
PTP 107 – Elements of Criminal Law
PTP 108 – Family Law
PTP 109 – Civil Procedure
PTP 200 – Law of Succession
PTP 201 – Law of Torts
PTP 202 – Criminal Procedure
PTP 203 – Fundamentals of Office Practice and Management
PTP 204 – Fundamentals of Book-Keeping and Accounting
PTP 205 – Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
PTP 206 – Introduction to Human Rights
PTP 208 – Introduction to Environmental Law
PTP 207 – Ethics and Professionalism
PTP 209 – Employment Law
PTP 210 – Records Management
PTP 211 – Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Applicants should indicate their preferred subjects.
Job specifications (duties)
The specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
1. Strict adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
2. Administration and marking of Continuous Assessments Tests during the sessions.
3. Examination setting, administration & marking within stipulated timelines.
4. Assisting in teaching or training in paralegal studies through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
5. Keep abreast of developments within the legal academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
6. Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
7. Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
8. Submit accurate student records, including class attendance registers, CAT attendance registers, student assessment reports and monitor student class attendance weekly.
9. Help in sourcing funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school and participate in co-curricular activities.
10. Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
11. Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of
establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
12. Responsible for administrative duties when called upon including but not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the running of the Town Campus
13. Assisting in career talks and mentorship and supervising students on internship/attachment.
Assisting in verifying student admission documents.
Additional Instructions:
(i) Successful candidates will be engaged on an annual contractual basis as the adjunct faculty. These positions will attract a competitive remuneration package which is dependent on the performance and completion of tasks assigned by the Coordinator, Town Campus.
(ii) Applicants whose adjunct contracts had expired are required to apply afresh. Internal academic and non-academic staff who are interested are required to apply afresh.
Persons’ specifications
The successful candidates should meet the following requirements: –
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university;
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Law Certificate from the Kenya School of Law;
(iii) Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
(iv) Have at least four (4) years’ post admission relevant work experience in public or private sector; teaching/research experience will be an added advantage
(v) Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
(vi) Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university for non-legal units, membership to relevant professional Body and at least four (4) years’ work experience in public or private sector; teaching/research experience will be an added advantage;
(vii) Proficiency in Computer Applications such as Excel; and
(viii) Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
