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North West University; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated academic to join their team in Potchefstroom. This role involves teaching and supervising students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels while also contributing to innovative research that aligns with the faculty's focus areas. The successful candidate will engage in community outreach, uphold academic leadership, and participate in university administration. With a commitment to excellence in education and research, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the academic community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years practical legal experience or 7 years in public prosecution.
• 3 years of experience in academia required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish findings in relevant fields.
• Participate in university administration and community engagement.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate level

Research and publication

Community engagement

Administration and management

Education

LLB in Law

PhD/DPhil in Law

LLM in Law

Job description

Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom
Deadline : May 03, 2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Teaching and Learning :

• Teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, including supervision of LLB dissertations. Involvement at postgraduate level including supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation and any other responsibility as required.

Research and Innovation :

• Conducting own research which fits into the Faculty's focus areas. Creative research output in accordance with the level of appointment. This includes publication, conference attendance and presentation, workshops and colloquia.

Academic Leadership, Management and Administration / University Service :

• Involvement in Administration and Management responsibilities. Participation in leadership roles within the faculty, membership in faculty committees as and when required, administration and service to the university by serving on institutional structures.

Community and Scientific Engagement / Social Responsiveness :

• Sharing of expertise and service to the scientific community. Involvement in community engagement and social cohesion, including media commentary, serving on review structures inside and outside the faculty/university, promotion of the university image and internationalisation.

Occupational Health and Safety :

• Adherence to the OHS standards and policies of the university. Participation in the OHS committees as and when required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An LLB in any field in law or a PhD/DPhil in Law (NQF level 10); or LLM (NQF level 9) in any field of law with practical legal experience of at least 5 years in private practice or 7 years in public prosecution.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in academia.