Margaret Lawrence University (MLU) is a private university established in 2022 under the National Universities Commission Act of 1974 and Education Act of 1993. Founded by the Board of Trustees of the Fountain of Joy and Comfort Foundation in furtherance of its commitment to serving humanity, the University’s Main Campus is located in Galilee, Ika North-East L.G.A of Delta State, while its Medical College, Teaching Hospital, Faculties of Law and Environmental Sciences are situated at the Abuja Campus of the University located in River Park Estate, Airport Road, Lugbe District, Abuja.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified, experienced, and research-oriented candidates for appointment into the Faculty of Law in the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (Public Law)
Location: River Park Estate, Lugbe, Abuja (FCT)
Requirements
Applicant should possess an LL.M in Law, Membership of the Nigerian Bar and strong academic record and demonstrated potential for research and teaching.
Competitive Advantages
Preference may be given to candidates with:Internationally indexed publications.
Research grants and funded projects.
Professional certifications relevant to legal practice.
Experience in curriculum development.
Experience in moot court, Law clinic, and clinical legal education programmes.
Membership of recognized professional bodies and scholarly associations.
Evidence of interdisciplinary and technology-enabled legal scholarship.
Conditions of Service
Salary, allowances, and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the University Governing Council.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following below:Application Letter
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Evidence of Call to the Nigerian Bar
List of publications
Research statement
Teaching philosophy statement
Names and contact details of three referees.
Applications should be addressed and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Margaret Lawrence University,
Galilee,
Delta State,
Nigeria.
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NoteFinal appointments are subject to compliance with prevailing NUC minimum academic standards and accreditation requirements issued by the Council of Legal Education for Faculties of Law in Nigeria Universities.
The University is committed to merit, diversity, excellence, and equal opportunity.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
