CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this academic post is to facilitate and administer the learning process for students in modules presented by the Faculty of Law at Nelson Mandela University at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to conduct research, contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the university.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in Criminal and Procedural Law modules, including Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Law of Evidence, Legal Practice and general 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 in Criminal and Procedural Law.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the research strategy for the Department of Criminal and Procedural Law
• Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals
• Perform administrative duties and contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Law’s strategic plan

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Criminal and Procedural Law, specifically Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Law of Evidence, Legal Practice and general law enforcement modules
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Ability to design course material
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications.
• Experience in research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Senior Lecturer Level: 

An LLD or PHD in a sub-discipline in Criminal and Procedural Law or equivalent

1 – 5 years’ experience in a teaching, learning and research environment

Proven record of accepted peer-reviewed publications

Associate Professor Level: 

An LLD or PHD in a sub-discipline in Criminal and Procedural Law or equivalent

At least  3 – 7 years’ experience in a teaching, learning and research environment

Proven record of accepted peer-reviewed publications and research supervision