Lecturer in Law at The STADIO Higher Education -Apply Now!

JOB DETAILS

📌 Job Title: Lecturer in Law
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng
🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid 
📄 Employment Type: Permanent
🆔 Reference Number: #CENLAW012026
⏰ Closing Date: 09 March 2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW

STADIO Higher Education is a leading private higher education institution with a strong national footprint across South Africa and Namibia. The institution is committed to widening access to high-quality, accredited education that is aligned with industry needs. STADIO offers both contact and distance learning programmes and supports students through multiple campuses and student support centres.

STADIO comprises several academic schools, including Law, Commerce, Education, Information Technology, Humanities, Media and Design, and more. The institution is recognised for innovation in teaching and learning, academic excellence, and student-centred education.

JOB OVERVIEW

STADIO Higher Education invites applications for a Lecturer in Law to be based at its Centurion campus. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, assessment, research, and academic administration, with a primary focus on Private Law and/or Mercantile Law. This role requires a committed academic who can deliver high-quality education across contact and distance learning modes while contributing to research and institutional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Private Law and/or Mercantile Law

• Design, assess, moderate, and mark assignments and examination scripts

• Conduct academic administration and other delegated academic duties

• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to academic outputs

• Use the Learning Management System (Canvas) effectively for teaching and assessment

• Participate in curriculum development and quality assurance processes

• Support students through consultation and academic guidance

• Teach across multiple learning modes, including online and contact learning

• Perform duties outside normal working hours when required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum requirement: South African LLM degree in Law or a closely related field

• Advantageous: LLD / PhD (Law) or currently pursuing one

Experience

• Relevant lecturing experience in higher education

• Teaching experience in Private Law and/or Mercantile Law

• Basic but demonstrable academic research track record

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in Canvas or similar learning management systems

• Strong working knowledge of legal research databases (Sabinet, JutaStat, LexisNexis)

• Sound understanding of higher education teaching and learning practices

• Computer literacy and strong e-learning capability

• Excellent written, verbal, and academic communication skills

CV TIPS FOR THIS ROLE

• Clearly highlight your teaching experience in Private Law or Mercantile Law

• Include details of research publications, conference papers, or projects

• Emphasise experience with online teaching platforms such as Canvas

• Keep your CV concise, academic-focused, and free of unnecessary attachments

• Align your motivation letter with STADIO’s mission and academic values

BENEFITS OF JOINING STADIO

• Permanent academic appointment at a reputable private higher education institution

• Opportunity to teach across contact and distance learning platforms

• Supportive academic environment focused on growth and development

• Flexibility through hybrid working arrangements

• Ability to contribute to research, curriculum development, and academic leadership

• Exposure to a diverse and inclusive academic community

COMPANY POLICY

STADIO Higher Education is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Appointment decisions are made in line with institutional policies, operational requirements, and South African labour legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By applying, candidates consent to background checks and verification of qualifications where applicable.

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_CENLAW012026