Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Criminal Justice
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Post Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job Type
Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date
Job Requirements
For appointment as a Full Professor:

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimology, or Policing Studies.

• A minimum of 10 years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or at least 7 years of professional experience in a relevant field.

• A strong publication record with at least 15 scholarly outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, or full book publications.

• Proven track record of supervising at least four Master's or Doctoral students to completion.

• Demonstrated involvement in community-based projects that contribute meaningfully to both the university and broader society.

• Evidence of securing external research funding or generating third-stream income.

• An NRF rating is highly desirable.

For appointment as an Associate Professor:

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimology, or Policing Studies.

• At least 10 years of teaching experience in higher education, or 7 years of relevant professional experience.

• A publication portfolio comprising a minimum of 10 accredited outputs, including journal articles, book chapters, or books.

• Experience in supervising postgraduate students, with at least four Master's or Doctoral completions.

• Active participation in community engagement initiatives that benefit both the institution and external stakeholders.

• An NRF rating will be considered an advantage.

For appointment as a Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimology, or Policing Studies.

• At least 5 years of teaching experience at tertiary level, or 7 years of professional experience in the field.

• A minimum of five accredited publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles or book contributions.

• Evidence of meaningful community engagement that supports institutional and societal development.

Duties:

• Deliver criminal justice modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise and co-supervise Master's and Doctoral research students.
• Contribute to the institution's research output by publishing in accredited academic outlets.
• Engage actively in community outreach, fostering partnerships and stakeholder collaboration.
• Participate in academic administration, departmental research activities, and serve on postgraduate committees.

Skills Required