Job Description

Title of Position

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)

Post Number

8020202

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Law -> Public Law & Jurisprudence

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

19/8/2023

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, research, and community engagement in the fields of public law (constitutional law, administrative law, and public international law) as well as jurisprudence. The successful candidate for the vacant position in the Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence will join the public law stream, with specific emphasis on public international law, and be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Academic leadership within the Department (Associate Professor or Professor)
• Facilitation of learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conducting research and publishing in the field of public law and/or jurisprudence
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Academic administration
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Community engagement

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the position of Professor:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of public law, or a related field
• extensive teaching experience in the field of public law
• an outstanding record of quality peer-reviewed publications in the field of public law
• an excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral level
• evidence of expertise and of international recognition in the field of public law
• the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Minimum Requirements for the position of Associate Professor:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of public law, or a related field
• teaching experience in the field of public law
• a significant record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of public law
• a record of successful postgraduate supervision, at least at Master's level, and
• evidence of expertise, national standing, and an international presence in the field of public law
• the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Minimum Requirements for the position of Senior Lecturer:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of public law or a related field
• teaching experience, in the field of public law
• a record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of public law
• a record of successful supervision at LLB final year level, whilst supervision at Master's and Doctoral level would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated competence in community engagement.

The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, and Senior Lecturer:

• A doctorate, teaching experience and research publications in the field of public international law.

Minimum requirements for the position of Lecturer:

• LLM or equivalent in the field of public law, or a related fiel

The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment at lecturer level:

• Registration for and progress with a doctorate in the field of public law (preferably public international law), or a related field
• Evidence of supervision experience at LLB or Master's level
• Teaching experience at LLB or at Master's level
• Evidence of peer reviewed research publications
• a professional qualification and/or practical experience in the field of public law

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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