Lecturer – Law

VUT; Vanderbijlpark; Sur place; ZAR 400 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) invites applications for a Lecturer: Legal Sciences in the Faculty of Human Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching excellence, research outputs and community engagement while fostering industry collaboration.

The role involves teaching and coordinating subjects, supporting students, and developing short courses and new Law qualifications to enhance academic offerings and professional relevance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years teaching at tertiary level or equivalent industry experience.
• Admittance as an attorney or advocate will be an added advantage.
• A recognized teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

Responsabilités

• Teach and coordinate subjects as delegated by the head of department.
• Provide academic support to learners.
• Participate in national and/or international conferences and produce accredited research outputs.
• Participate in departmental community engagement flagship projects.
• Participate in subject advisory committee meetings.
• Liaise with industry and other stakeholders to improve the quality and standard of services delivered and stay abreast of developments in the legal field.
• Compile and offer relevant short courses.
• Develop new Law qualifications.

Connaissances

Teaching

Curriculum coordination

Research

Industry liaison

Communication

Presentation skills

Formation

LLM degree

Outils

Computer literacy

Description du poste

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academics for the position of Lecturer: Legal Sciences in the Faculty of Human Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and industry collaboration, while supporting the development and growth of VUT’s academic offerings.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Teaching and coordinating subjects as delegated by the head of department.
• Providingacademic support to learners.
• Participating in national and/or international conferences and producing accredited research outputs.
• Participating in departmental community engagement flagship projects.
• Participating in subject advisory committee meetings.
• Liaising with industry and other stakeholders to improve the quality and standard of services delivered and keeping abreast of developments in the legal field.
• Compiling and offering relevant short courses.
• Developing new Law qualifications.
• A completed LLM Degree

Experience

• A minimum three years teaching at tertiary level, or industrial/legal practice experience.
• Admittance as an attorney or advocate will be an added advantage.
• A recognized, appropriate teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organizing skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills and computer literacy.

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

Teaching and Subject Coordination: Teach and coordinate assigned subjects in accordance with departmental requirements, ensuring effective curriculum delivery and alignment with academic standards.

AcademicSupport and Student Success: Provide academic guidance and support to students, promoting engagement, progression and successful completion of their studies.

Research and Scholarly Outputs: Participate in national and international conferences and contribute to accredited research publications and other scholarly outputs that enhance the University's research profile.

Community Engagement: Participate actively in departmental flagship community engagement projects, applying legal knowledge to address societal needs and contribute to community development.

Subject Advisory Committees: Participate in subject advisory committee meetings and contribute to curriculum review and improvement to ensure the relevance and currency of academic programmes.

Industry and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with industry, professional bodies and other stakeholders to strengthen the relevance and quality of academic offerings and remain abreast of developments in the legal field.

Short course Development and Delivery: Develop, coordinate and deliver relevant short courses that respond to industry, professional and community needs and support lifelong learning.

Development of New Law Qualifications: Contribute to the conceptualization, development and implementation of new Law qualifications that respond to emerging legal, professional and societal needs.