Job Description

The Director will provide academic and strategic leadership to the UFS Law Clinic and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Clinic. The Director will be a member of the Law Faculty Management Committee and will serve on other university governance structures. Having a scholarly track record, the Director should be eligible to be appointed as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor, contributing to academic scholarship in the UFS Law Clinic and faculty.KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: .Duties and responsibilitiesManagement and Leadership:
Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
Assume administrative and/or leadership duties in the department such as course coordinator; co-ordination of particular programmes e.g. PhD, masters programmes; co-ordination of particular research projects; tutor selection and co-ordination.
Promote coherence, integration and coordination of management of interdependencies and the achievement of departmental objectives.
Assess the performance of Staff against their KPAs.
Apply and Report diligently on Funding where and when needed - Accreditation, Funding, Renewal of Contracts, etc.
Review and revise the Law Clinic Strategic Plan.
Identify, assess and monitor risks.
Manage, plan and submit the budget.
Manage Finances in the Clinic.
Ensure all staff positions in the Law Clinic are filled.
Spend departmental budget prudently.
Oversee, monitor and manage the organising of the Kovsie First Year Moot Court.
Serve on School, Faculty and University wide bodies as applicable.
Teaching and Learning:
Facilitate effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of law modules, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Contribute to programme management and curriculum development.
Research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity.
Design the curriculum content for the Law Clinic allocated module.
Teach the Clinical Legal Education module in the new LLB Curriculum.
Monitor and improve success rates and pass rates in the module.
Improve staff/student relationships in the module.
Research:
Assist with the development and implementation of the research strategy for the Clinic.
Conduct research and research supervision as commensurate with the requirements of the Clinic.
Undertake independent research and publishing research.
Participate in national and/or international fora to share research results.
Identify and access funding sources to support own research.
Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.
Engaged Scholarship (Access to Justice):
Strengthen the litigation collaboration of both internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and increase legal services provision and reputation.
Recruit, appoint and train Candidate Attorneys.
Manage the Community Service projects.Inherent Job RequirementsA doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in any discipline of Law.
Admitted attorney/advocate of the High Court of South Africa (attach proof).
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience (teaching, research and academic management).
Appointable as lecturer/senior lecturer/associate professor/professor at the University of the Free State.Key Competencies Required:Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Required DocumentsPlease ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
A copy of your drivers license (if required).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).Term of office:
Contract appointment: Five (5) years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.Assumption of duties:
As soon as possibleClosing date:
11 May 2025Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9329 or email VermaakM@ufs.ac.za. In addition, kindly contact 051 401 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its employment equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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