Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in Private Law.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Initiate, sustain and provide quality research outputs.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Attract external funding.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• LLD/ PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master's degree in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which an LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.

Senior Lecturer

• LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master's degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.

Associate Professor

• LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's and doctoral degree students.

Professor

• LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
• Proven experience of presentation of papers at national and international scholarly conferences.

Recommendations:

• With regard to the positions of Associate Professor and Professor an NRF rating will be an advantage.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results oriented

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking

- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Assumption of duties:
As soon as possibleClosing date:
05 May 2024Salary:
The salary 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 feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9814 / 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 : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe 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.Additional Information

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