Adjunct Faculty - Law - Block - BAL

Overview

De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Adjunct Faculty member in Law to support undergraduate teaching within the LLB programme
. This role is ideal for an academic or legal practitioner with strong expertise in professional legal skills, advocacy, and core areas of law
, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, student support, and high-quality legal education.

You will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of undergraduate teaching during Block 3 (9 February – 27 March), with a primary focus on the module LLLB
2003D – Inter-Professional Legal Skills
, supporting students in developing essential academic, professional, and practical legal competencies.

• Teach and assess undergraduate modules in Law, with a focus on Inter-Professional Legal Skills
  .
• Deliver teaching in areas including professional skills, advocacy, police powers, contract law, constitutional law, employment law, and international law
  .
• Support students in developing legal reasoning, communication, teamwork, and professional conduct
  .
• Provide academic and personalised feedback to support student progress and achievement.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of module content, assessments, and learning materials
  .
• Ensure teaching and assessment align with UK higher education academic standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the module, including induction, assessment, moderation, and student support
  .
• Work collegially with academic and professional services staff in line with DMU values
  .
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

• Advocacy and Professional Legal Skills
• Police Powers and Criminal Justice
• Contract Law and Constitutional Law
• Employment Law and International Law
• Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Research-informed and practice-based legal education

• A UK undergraduate degree in Law or a non-Law degree plus CPE/GDL (Required).
• A postgraduate degree in Law or a related discipline and/or qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor (Desirable).
• All academic qualifications must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
• UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) equivalency is mandatory for teaching allocation in line with CAA and KHDA requirements
  .

• Proven experience teaching and assessing in higher education
  .
• Demonstrated experience teaching or supporting professional legal skills and core law modules
  .
• Experience managing or contributing to module materials and assessments (Desirable).
• Familiarity with UK and European higher education standards (Preferred).

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging, coherent and student-focused teaching.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet academic deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering an excellent student experience and supporting academic and career progression.
• Confidence using learning technologies to enhance teaching and engagement.
• Positive, collaborative and professional approach to team working.

• Programme: LLB (Undergraduate)
• Module: LLLB
  2003D – Inter-Professional Legal Skills
• Teaching Mode: Part-time (Adjunct)
• Teaching Period: Block 3 (9 February – 27 March)
• Teaching
  
  Hours:
  
  48
• Administrative
  
  Hours:
  
  12
• Reassessment
  
  Hours:
  
  4
• Timetable:
• Thursday: 12:00 – 15:00
• Friday: 09:00 – 12:00

DMU Dubai is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
. All staff are expected to treat students, colleagues, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect and to comply with UAE Labour Law, DMU policies, and health and safety regulations
.

De Montfort University Dubai is the international branch of De Montfort University Leicester
, delivering British higher education in the UAE. As an Adjunct Faculty member in Law, you will contribute to a professionally focused, internationally benchmarked curriculum while supporting students in developing the legal, ethical and professional skills required for future careers in law.