Job Description
About the Role
Nelson Mandela University invites applications for a permanent position as an Associate Professor in Criminal and Procedure Law, contributing to the academic project of the Faculty of Law through facilitating and administering learning and teaching processes for students in modules presented by the Department of Criminal & Procedural Law at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be responsible for research, community engagement, and core functions of the Faculty and University.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in criminal and procedural law modules, including both law and law enforcement modules.
- Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials, and assessment of law modules, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Contribute to programme management and curriculum development.
- Successful research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (both LLM and LLD) in criminal and procedural law.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the research and engagement strategies for the Department of Criminal & Procedural Law.
- Perform independent research and produce peer-reviewed research outputs (both national and international).
- Perform administrative duties and contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Laws strategic plan.
Requirements
- An LLD or PhD, preferably in criminal and procedural law.
- A minimum of 5-7 years experience in a teaching, learning, and research environment.
- Participation in local and international conferences through the presentation of research papers.
- Proven record of published peer-reviewed outputs (at least 10).
- Have a good understanding of academic policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in Faculty and/or University leadership and/or management.
- Possess required experience at facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- A strong record of both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications: LLD or PhD in criminal and procedural law (if applicable).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary range: Not specified.
Screening Questions
- Additional information:
- Contact person and telephone number, email, etc.
- Cover letter
- Detail of all criminal and procedural law modules lectured
- Detail regarding LLD thesis topic
- List of titles of research outputs and conference presentations
- List of successfully supervised students at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Equity targeted groups to be specified on the advert
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