Associate Professor Mafikeng - Capital City - South Africa
North-West University
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF LAW SCHOOL OF LAW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION NUMBER: N002915 PEROMNES: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and post-graduate programmes); research which fits into the Faculty's focus areas; post-graduate supervision (where applicable); community service and tasks which relates to all above activities. Expected to exercise a responsibility in professional activities in the academic disciplines within the Faculty. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching and Learning: Preparation and the conducting of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, seminars etc. Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of CTL. Research and Innovation: Conducting own research which fits into the Faculty's focus areas. Supervision of postgraduate students and where appropriate the leadership of research teams. Academic leadership, management and administration/ university service: Administration and management. Community and scientific Engagement/ Social responsiveness: Involvement in professional activity. An LLB degree (NQF level 8). An LL D (NQF level 10) in any field in law or a PhD/DPhil (NQF level 10) in Law. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in academia. Applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research. Publications in accredited journals. Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision. KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Preference will be given to candidates with expertise concerning teaching-learning and research in the field of Private Law and/or Commercial Law. However, candidates with expertise in any other legal field will be considered. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and legal language skills. Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Teams and PowerPoint), as well as email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources. Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment. Curriculum design, development and review skills. Adaptability and agility. Strong research skills, funding applications as well as supervision of research UG and PG students. Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally at various level in the multilingual environments of the NWU. KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Good interpersonal relations. The ability to work with large groups of people. The ability to accommodate multiculturalism and function in a diverse environment. Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and innovative thinking as well as good report writing skills. Highly motivated, self-driven and independent. Good planning, organisational skills, time management. A high level of professional and ethical conduct. REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Kagiso Masilo, Tel. No: 016 910-3633 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457 CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2024 COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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