Jobs at:
The Law Development Centre

Vacancy title:
Head of Subject

Deadline of this Job:
14th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The Law Development Centre invites applications from qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post of Head of Subject.

POST: HEAD OF SUBJECT
NO. OF VACANCIES: 2
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
SALARY SCALE: LS4

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To plan and coordinate the development of teaching materials for an assigned subject.
• To plan and coordinate the delivery of lectures to students
• To set examinations and assess students’ performance.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• To assist the head of department in timetabling and allocating subjects to Lecturers.
• To develop, review and update teaching materials for the assigned subject.
• To participate in the development, review and update of curricula.
• To plan and coordinate teaching during the week the assigned subject is being taught.
• To teach, set and mark examinations in accordance with the syllabus.
• To preside over moots and firm discussions and other related activities.
• To set, moderate, invigilate and mark examinations and progressive assessments tor the assigned subjects.
• To supervise students on clerkship and internship.
• To prepare and submit weekly performance reports for Lecturers
• To coordinate and submit weekly students assessment
• To counsel, mentor, and be available for consultations by students.
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of department.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• LLB (Hons) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
• LLM from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• He / she should be an enrolled member of the Uganda Bar.
• At least 8 years’ experience in private or public legal practice PLUS at least 3 years of teaching law in a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
• Training in Pedagogy shall an added advantage.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Broad knowledge of coordinating academic programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be a person of high integrity.

Job application procedure
Applications should be addressed to The Secretary, Law Development Centre, P.O. Box 7117, Kampala, , to be posted or hand delivered to the Law Development Centre Reception. Applicants should attach up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of academic and other relevant documents and indicate names and contacts of three (3) referees, two professional and one character.

Deadline for submission of applications is 14th October, 2016 at 5.00pm.

NOTE: Those who had responded to the earlier advert need not re-apply. This advert can also be viewed on www.ldc.ac.ug