Lecturer (Faculty of Law: Mercantile & Business Law)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Responsible to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in Mercantile Law/Practical Business Law at undergraduate level, including the modules Financial Markets Regulation and Legal Applications in Engineering.
- Responsible to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in Mercantile Law on the postgraduate level, including the LLM module in Credit Law.
- Responsible to supervise postgraduate students.
- Required to be actively involved in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities, and community service.
- Where not in possession of a doctorate in law, required to obtain such a degree within a reasonable time.
- Committed to self-development and demonstrate such development by excellence in teaching and learning, research (including being rated by the NRF when ready for such rating), community engagement and academic leadership.
- May be required to teach on any of the University's campuses.
Minimum requirements
- LLB and relevant LLM and/or LLD degree; and
- Experience as lecturer, including in the online environment and in respect of non-law students in the fields of finance and engineering; and
- CISI Global Financial Compliance certification; and
- Registered member of the Charted Institute for Securities and Investment; and
- Experience in teaching South African and international financial market legislation to prepare students for the RE5 examination and the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance; and
- Experience in teaching engineering law in compliance with the requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa; and
- Commitment to teach modules in Mercantile Law/Practical Business Law to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including first-year students, as well as service modules in various other faculties within the university.
- Excellent verbal and communication and writing skills in English.
- Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty.
- A relevant doctoral degree; and
- RE5 qualification in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
