Job Description (JD)
| Job Title: | Lecturer I in Law | ||
| Grade: | 11.5 | Salary range: | GMD152,494-159,656 |
| Contract Type: | Permanent Subject to Confirmation after 3 years (If not yet confirmed) | ||
| Reporting to: | HOD | ||
| Direct report: | Dean | ||
| Budget: | N/A | ||
ABOUT US
The Organisation
Established in 1999, the University of The Gambia (UTG) is a growing and dynamic university committed to supporting the socio-economic and environmental transformation of The Gambia and the sub-region through relevant and high-quality education to respond to the Gambia’s National Development Agenda, the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
UTG offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including doctorate programmes in key areas central to the national, regional, and continental development needs of Africa. With several campuses in Banjul, Kanifing, Brikama, Faraba and Farafenni, UTG provides access to higher education to about 7,000 students, including international students every year.
THE FACULTY OF LAW
The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law established in 2007 offers a comprehensive and flexible approach for graduate studies on legal education and with a firm range of practical experience on various legal subjects. The programme prepares students with a strong background on legal education which avails graduates the opportunity to gain to be admitted at Bar school, serve as judges in various courts, legal advisors, legal practitioners, legal counsel, solicitor amongst others. The faculty presents quality LLB in Law, Master of Laws (LLM) and PhD in Law taught by lecturers who are vastly experienced on their legal subjects.
Job Overview – Lecturer I
The Lecturer I is an entry-level academic role aimed at individuals with a solid foundation in their area of expertise and a commitment to teaching, research, and academic service. The Lecturer I will deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and tutorials, providing students with a strong grounding in their area of expertise. This role involves designing and updating course materials, assessing student performance, and fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages intellectual growth. The Lecturer I is also expected to actively contribute to the research activities of the department and participate in academic service roles.
The Lecturer I reports to the Head of Department (HOD) and may work closely with senior lecturers and professors to meet the academic goals of the department. This position serves as a pathway to more advanced academic roles, emphasizing both teaching and research excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- General Administrative Duties:
- Participate in departmental and institutional committees to improve governance and policy-making.
- Contribute to course and program content, module or programme implementation, working with others (support staff/academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met and to align with institutional objectives.
- Participate in administrative duties (such as invigilation, admissions, timetabling, examinations, academic hiring, assessment of progress and student attendance) to foster a positive institutional culture.
- Participate in the organisation of external activities such as placements, field trips and international visits to establish partnerships teach at partner institutions or act as Link-Tutor.
- Participate in coordinating the work of others to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required.
- Participate in developing external networks to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income through research/consultancy projects and build relationships for future activities.
- Teaching and Learning:
- Participate in developing/updating the curriculum and preparing/updating Course Guides
- Prepare/update lesson plans and learning and teaching materials
- Deliver lectures and providing tutorial, supervision of student projects and other support to students
- Promote innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning outcomes
- Engage students and other academics to improve teaching methods and to enhance learning experience
- Set assignments, exams, other tests to assess learning outcomes and provide timely feedback
- Submit grades for timely processing by the relevant examination Boards
c. Research
- Contribute in developing topics for student research, long essays/project work to respond to national, regional/global challenges
- Supervise student research, long essays and other projects to support learning and the development of knowledge
- Assess student research, long essays and projects to ensure learning outcomes are achieved
- Participate in research seminars/workshop to share knowledge, identify research priorities and develop research to support students and other academics
- Collaborate with colleagues and students, fostering culture of academic inquiry and collaboration
- Conduct research and develop research projects, grant proposals to generate income and to respond to national, regional/global opportunities
- Publish articles and research outputs in reputable conferences, journals and other recognized outlets
- Promote effective utilization of labs, equipment and tools for research
D. Community Service:
- Participate in School/Departmental/Unit meetings to ensure programme delivery
- Participate in the work of School committees, subcommittees and other adhoc groups set up for the running of Units/Departments/Schools
- Represent the University in committees and other activities outside the institution delegated by the Dean or Head of Departments
- Promote industry up skilling through internship programs
- Engage stakeholders to support knowledge transfer and exchange through seminars/workshops, other training and policy dialogues.
E. Professional Development:
- Participate in the identification of training and professional development needs.
- Participate in mentoring colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
- Participate in meetings, conferences, training opportunities/initiatives and other events in and outside of the institution.
Person Specification: Qualification and Experience
| Description | Essential | Desirable | |
| Qualifications | A Ph.D. and one (1) year teaching experience, or staff without a Ph.D. degree but possess at least a master’s degree with course work and Thesis in the subject of specialization (Law). | ✓ | |
| Knowledge, experience, and expertise | a) Minimum of 2 years post qualification teaching experience in a university or institution of similar standing. | ✓ | |
| b) At least two (2) good publications. | ✓ | ||
| c) Demonstrated research experience in Computer Science, preferably evidenced by publications and conference presentations. | ✓ | ||
| Skills and values | Strong communication and interpersonal skills. | ✓ | |
| Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment. | ✓ |
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Interested candidates should submit all of the following documents:
- A completed University of The Gambia Job Application Form;
- A signed application letter addressed to the Director of Human Resources;
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) using the UTG CV template;
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates;
- Copies of academic transcripts; and
- Three (3) confidential reference letters attesting to the applicant’s academic and professional suitability for the position applied for.
Each application must clearly indicate the position and school/unit for which the candidate is applying. Kindly refer to the JDs to be clear on positions available for each school/unit before applying.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications may be submitted by mail or email to:
The Director of Human Resources
University of The Gambia
MDI Road, Kanifing
The Gambia
Email: utghr@utg.edu.gm
DEADLINE
The closing date for submission of applications is July 31, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application is strictly online (no hard copies will be accepted)