Job Description

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Criminal Justice

Job Title

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

Post Level

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

Job Type

Academic - Univen Funded

Closing Date

12/1/2024

Job Requirements

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimological or Policing studies
• At least 5 years' tertiary teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level or 7 years professional relevant experience.
• At least five (5) publications in accredited, peer reviewed economics-related journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of current or successful supervision of M.Sc. students and PhD candidates.
• Experience in curriculum review and development.
• Leadership qualities and ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position.

Added Advantages and Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department's needs.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have active community engagement experience that complements criminology and criminal justice curriculum.

Lecturer

• Master's degree in Criminology/Policing studies/Corrections/ Criminal Justice or Victimology.
• Three (3) years' teaching experience at a higher education institution or five (5) years' professional experience in the relevant field.
• A strong academic record.
• Evidence of research skills in the field of criminology/criminal justice or related fields
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position.

Added Advantages and Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree in criminology/policing studies/corrections/ criminal justice or victimology or candidates working towards the completion of a PhD in the related fields.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research agenda that complement the department's needs.
• Evidence of teaching excellence as indicated by student evaluation report.
• Evidence of academic publications will be advantageous.

University of Venda