JUNIOR LECTURER (FUNDAMENTAL MODULES)
Listing reference: nwu_000163
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mmabatho
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF LAW
POSITION NUMBER: M000423
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER (FUNDAMENTAL MODULES)
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
- Facilitate teaching and learning in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty;
- Provide research study supervision in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty;
- Conduct research in the of the Research Unit and publish in accredited journals and other academically recognised platforms;
- Initiate and/or actively participate in community engagement projects and
- Participate as academic faculty member in all faculty activities.
Minimum requirements
- LLB and registered for LLM plus at least 2 years’ experience in academia OR
- LLB and LLM plus 1-2 years’ experience in academia OR
- LLB and admitted as attorney or advocate (after completion of pupilage) plus 1-2 years’ post admission practical legal experience OR
- LLB and 3-5 years’ practical experience as public prosecutor, legal adviser or in another appropriate legal professional capacity.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
- Candidates with some specialization and interest in Fundamental Modules (Introduction to Law, History of Law and/or Jurisprudence) will be preferred. However, all applications will be considered.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Well-developed information technology skills. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in all MS Office applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), e-mail and internet applications, online learning platforms and communication technology.
- Well-developed professional legal communication skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Enthusiasm to work with young adults and assist their academic and personal development.
- Commitment to knowledge creation.
- The ability to engage and work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to self-manage to reach targets and deadlines independently.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Tjaart Viljoen at tjaart.viljoen@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori at 018 389
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JANUARY 2022
Kindly take note: applications must 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE 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
