Lecturer Mercantile Law

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Gqeberha seeks a Lecturer in Mercantile Law to facilitate learning and teaching, conduct research, and supervise students. Candidates should hold an LLM and have a minimum of 2 years' teaching experience. Knowledge of IT Law and research publication is essential. This role involves course material development and various academic responsibilities. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about contributing to the academic project and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in teaching and research environments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs in accredited journals.
• Supervision experience as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate level.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Perform independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Knowledge of Mercantile Law

Experience in IT Law (Cyber Law)

Strong communication skills

Administrative skills

Research publication ability

Supervision experience

Education

LLM in a sub-discipline in Law

Job description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this academic post is to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Law through the facilitation of learning and teaching (primarily in the Department of Mercantile Law), to do research, contribute to the academic and community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate level, specifically in Mercantile Law modules, including IT Law (Cyber Law), and service modules which include topics in Law of Contract, Specific Contracts, Company Law and Hospitality Law.
• Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules in Mercantile Law.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Mercantile Law, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in IT Law (Cyber Law) and/or Law of Contract and some knowledge in Hospitality and/or Company Law would be advantageous.
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate level.
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications.
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate candidates.
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

• An LLM in a sub-discipline in Law.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a teaching, learning, supervision and research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs, including accepted outputs in accredited journals (ideally at least two accredited publications for the lecturer position).
• Supervision experience is an advantage.

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.