Professor/ Associate Professor (Private Law) - Faculty of Law
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Will be required to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African Law in English in undergraduate level.
- You will be responsible to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in English on postgraduate level and supervise postgraduate students.
- You will be required to be actively involved in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities and community service.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant doctoral degree.
- Extensive teaching experience.
- Proven significant research output.
- Recognised academic leadership.
- Waiver of one or more of these requirements is possible in the case of other proven scholarly merit or relevant professional background and experience.
- Specialisation in one or more of areas of Private Law with an interest in Law of Contract and/or Law of Delict and/or Estoppel and Enrichment is required.
- Ability to write course material and teach on an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- NRF rating or eligible to apply.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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