Responsible to Head of Department
Contract Type Fixed
Hours: Full-Time or Part-time
Purpose of the Post:
The primary purpose of this post is to teach the undergraduate modules: Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Land Law, Property Law, Public Law at the Department of Law in the Laksamana College of Business.
The lecturer will design, develop and deliver excellent teaching, with specific focus on economics and management for Undergraduate and Foundation students from Law /Business / Accounting / Marketing backgrounds. The lecturer will be also responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to students.
Introduction of Laksamana College of Business
Laksamana College of Business in Brunei provides Higher Education opportunities within the framework of excellence on all fronts. At Laksamana College of Business the student is placed at the heart of the educational experience, working in partnership with highly qualified and dedicated staff who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom as well as professionalism of the highest level.
The College is focused on providing a friendly multicultural environment, in which students from all over the world may benefit from the best of British education. Central to that commitment is the belief that learning is a continuous process that does not end when a student graduate from college. We support and encourage the pursuit of intellectual and personal growth as well as the attainment of academic/professional skills and qualifications.
Laksamana College of Business strives to support the National Vision, Wawasan Brunei 2035 which aims to make Brunei Darussalam, a nation widely recognize for the accomplishment of its "well educated and highly skilled people" by 2035.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering exemplary teaching, assessment and feedback, face-to-face and online, zoom tools
- Monitoring students’ attendance, keeping online attendance registers and student records up-to-date and liaising with the administration on students’ issues.
- Supporting and advising individual students when required and liaison with Head of Departments regarding any students in difficult situation.
- Developing, improving, and innovating new and current modules to ensure the provision remains relevant and meets the objectives of the college as well as Teaching strategy.
- Setting coursework and exam assessments and providing constructive feedback on assignments within two weeks of the submission deadline. Liaison with second markers and external examiners.
- Inputting marks into online moderation of work forms and marksheets
- Regular communication with management, administrative staff, IT support and other lecturers
- Engage with other module leaders to extend the College’s teaching provision.
- Attending at least two teaching meetings per term, plus exam board. Undertake any other necessary trainings and developments mandated by the College.
- Any other duties corresponding with the grade of the post directed by the Head of Department
Requirements
Post Holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Education
A Master level qualification in a discipline relevant to Law, English Legal System, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Public Law, Property Law, or postgraduate qualifications in education - Experience
Proven excellence in teaching skills and promoting effective learning at university level.
Experience in designing and delivering assessments and giving high-quality feedback on knowledge.
Experience of curriculum design
Experience in using a virtual learning environment to deliver and support teaching and assessment. - Knowledge
Subject-specific expertise in disciplines relevant to economics and management
Excellent IT skills, with Microsoft Office 365, Moodle, MS Teams and Zoom
Knowledge of higher education practices and quality assurance procedures - Skills & Abilities
Aptitude for building effective relationship with students and staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to deliver module to the specifications and to deadline
Knowledge of blended learning environments
Salary and Benefits
The job position includes the competitive salary, bonus, health (not dental) insurance and access to professional development opportunities
Working Conditions
The Law Lecturer works in a classroom setting, with occasional research and administrative duties outside of the classroom. The position may require occasional evening and weekend work.
