LECTURER
Listing reference: nwu_000144
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 4 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 OF LAW
SCHOOL OF UDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
POSITION NUMBER: M001031
Job description
- Teaching and Learning -Preparation and presentation of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, and workshops; marking and assessment. Production of teaching materials for students for whom the employee has responsibility. Attend courses with a view of developing professional skills.
- Research- Conducting of research; supervision of students. Develop his scholarly, research and/or professional expertise.
- Administrative and subject group involvement -Administrative functions primarily connected with subjects in which the employee teaches. Acting as module coordinator. Attendance at School and/or Faculty meetings and/or membership of Committees.
- Community Service-Involvement in professional activity.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL B) is essential.
- An LL M in any field in law and studying towards an LLD is essential. The Master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above.
EXPERIENCE
- 1-2 years’ experience in academia is desirable
- Publications in accredited journals is desirable
- Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision is desirable
- 1-2 years’ admission as an attorney or an advocate, or experience in legal practice
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
- Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
Behavioral Competencies
- Good interpersonal relations.
- The ability to work with large groups of people.
- The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
- Good Time-management and problem-solving skills
- Good planning and organizing skills as well as good
- report writing skills
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct
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: Ms R Roos 018 389 1958
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr S Kgori 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 03 September 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
