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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and Learning including supervision.
• Research and Innovation.
• Academic leadership, management and administration/ university service.
• Social responsiveness: Community and scientific engagement.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

• An LLB degree (NQF level 8).
• An LLM (NQF level 9) in any field in law (Lecturer).
• An LL D (NQF level 10) in any field in law or a PhD/DPhil (NQF level 10) in Law OR an LL M (NQF level9) plus 5 years' experience in private practice (Senior Lecturer).

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in academia.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• A minimum of three (3) years’ admission experience as an attorney or an advocate in private practice or seven (7) years’ experience as a prosecutor.
• Proven record of postgraduate supervision.
• Publications in accredited journals. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Preference will be given to candidates with expertise concerning teaching-learning and research in any of the following subject fields: Public Law - Constitutional Law, Socio Economic Rights, Administrative Law. However, candidates with expertise in any other legal field will be considered.
• Legal language skills and excellent writing skills. 
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources. 
• The ability to use LMS normally used in HEI and to incorporate AI and technology in teaching. 
• Experience or interest in curriculum design and development.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and a strong interest in research.  
• Language skills in order to function optimally in the different multilingual environments of the NWU.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to work with large groups of people.
• Adaptability and agility.
• The ability to accommodate multiculturalism and work in a diverse environment.
• High emotional intelligence and good interpersonal relations.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

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.