Riara University seeks a dynamic and visionary Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join Riara Law School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate academic to inspire the next generation of legal professionals through engaging, student-centered teaching, while advancing impactful research and contributing to curriculum development. The role also offers a platform to shape ethical leadership and actively engage with the wider community in meaningful ways in alignment with the University mission of nurturing innovators and ethical leadership. Candidates with a PhD in Law and a proven track record in teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
Deliver high-quality lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students in selected areas of law.
Design and update course materials, ensuring alignment with emerging legal trends and local as well as international standards.
Integrate innovative teaching methodologies, including blended and experiential learning.
Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and moot court participation.
Provide academic mentorship and career support to students.
Research and Scholarship
Engage in independent and collaborative legal research with potential for publication in reputable journals.
Pursue research grants and establish linkages with legal institutions and funding bodies.
Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Mentor early-career academics and students in research development.
Curriculum Development and Academic Leadership
Participate in the design, review, and accreditation of law programs to ensure relevance and academic excellence.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum to address societal and global legal challenges.
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and research.
Community Engagement and Institutional Service
Promote Riara University’s vision through community outreach, consultancy, and legal aid initiatives.
Serve on departmental and university committees and contribute to policy development and implementation.
Support initiatives that strengthen the University’s partnerships with the legal profession and other academic institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
PhD in Law from a recognized university.
Proven teaching experience at University level.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more core areas of law (e.g. Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights, Technology Law, or International Law).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
Membership in a professional legal body (e.g. Law Society of Kenya).
Experience in curriculum design, academic administration, or program coordination.
Ability to integrate technology-enhanced learning and digital resources into teaching.
Commitment to mentorship, academic diversity, and ethical scholarship.
Core Competencies
Academic leadership and integrity.
Innovative and student-centered pedagogy.
Strong research and analytical ability.
Effective collaboration and teamwork.
Strategic thinking and community orientation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above expectations are invited to send their CV with a list of publications, 3 referees' contacts, and a cover letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor by Friday 22nd May 2026.
Applications should be forwarded via email to hr@riarauniversity.ac.ke (corrected spacing from original), with the job position as the Email title.
