Lecturer P001026
Listing reference: nwu_001334
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 15 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Other: Legal
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
DIVISION: FACULTY OF LAW
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF LAW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
POSITION NUMBER: P001026
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and post-graduate programmes), specifically Language Skills in a Legal Context (including Developing relevant study material); research which fits into the Faculty’s focus areas; post-graduate supervision (where applicable); community service and tasks which relates to all above activities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and learning
- Research and innovation
- Academic leadership, management, and administration/ university service
- Community and scientific engagement/ social responsiveness
- Occupational health and safety (OHS)
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Arts in Arts with English/Languages/Linguistics or LLB
- A Masters in English or Linguistics
- At least 1 - 2 years’ experience in teaching at an institution of higher learning (as a Lecturer)
DESIRABLES:
- Teaching experience at an institution of higher learning (teaching law students will be an advantage)
- Admission as an attorney or an advocate or experience in legal practice
- Publications in accredited journals
- Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Proven expertise and experience in linguistics or in teaching languages at an institution of higher learning.
- Candidates who have a language as well as a legal qualification will have a preference.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources.
- The ability to / experience in online teaching will be an advantage.
- Curriculum development skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Language skills in order to function optimally in the different multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Good interpersonal relations
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- The ability to work with large groups of people.
- The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
- High levels of work ethic, adaptability and professionalism.
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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms M B Schoeman 0182991968
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 15 January 2023
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.