Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (Faculty of Law: Department of Public Law)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African law in English at the undergraduate level.
- Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Organise and conduct practical sessions for the students.
- Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
- Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
- Establish their own research niche in Social Protection and Social Security Law and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles and research activities of the Faculty’s Centre for International and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law (CICLASS).
- Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the department and faculty.
- Enrol for a doctoral degree in law and to obtain such a degree in a reasonable time, if not already held
- Supervise LLB writing projects and supervise LLM minor dissertations.
- May be required to teach on any of the University’s campuses.
- Committed to self-development.
Minimum requirements
- LLM in Labour and Social Security Law with a minimum average of 70% or a relevant doctoral degree and obtained a minimum of 70% in their Master's.
- Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement will be beneficial.
- Commitment to teaching social protection and social security law to undergraduate students
- A team player with a passion for student training and research.
- A problem solver.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a Department and Faculty.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
- A track record of postgraduate research supervision and publications
- Strong interpersonal relationships.
- Teaching experience.
- Registration with a professional body (desirable).
- Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously
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.
