Senior Lecturer – Law

VUT; Vanderbijlpark; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 640 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) invites applications for a Lecturer: Legal Sciences in the Faculty of Human Sciences. The appointee will contribute to teaching excellence, research activity, community engagement and industry collaboration while supporting the development and growth of VUT’s academic offerings.

The successful candidate will teach and coordinate subjects, provide learner support, participate in conferences and contribute to accredited research outputs, and engage in community

Qualifications

• LLD/PhD in Law degree required or equivalent.
• At least six years teaching at tertiary level or relevant industrial/legal practice experience.
• Admittance as an attorney or advocate is advantageous.
• Recognition of teaching qualifications is an added advantage.

Responsabilités

• Teach and coordinate assigned subjects in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Participate in national and international conferences and publish accredited research outputs.
• Engage in departmental community engagement flagship projects.
• Participate in subject advisory committee meetings.
• Liaise with industry and other stakeholders to improve services and stay current with legal developments.
• Develop and offer relevant short courses.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new Law qualifications.

Connaissances

Teaching

Communication

Presentation

Curriculum planning

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Formation

LLD/PhD in Law

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 LLD/PhD Law Degree

Experience

A minimum six 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.

Academic Support 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.