Associate Professor:Criminal and Procedure Law (4410 Rounds 2) at Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in criminal and procedural law modules, including both law and law enforcement modules.
• 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.
• Successful research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (both LLM and LLD) in criminal and procedural law.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the research and engagement strategies for the Department of Criminal & Procedural Law.
• Be able to perform independent research and produce peer-reviewed research outputs (both national and international).
• Perform administrative duties and contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Law’s strategic plan.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the Faculty of Law’s strategic plan.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of criminal and procedural law, as well as law enforcement.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in the design of curricula and course material.
• Significant contribution to the creation of knowledge through research and publications.
• Substantial experience in research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, planning and organising skills, as well as conceptual thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• An LLD or PHD, preferably in criminal and procedural law.
• A minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in a teaching, learning and research environment.
• Participation in local and international conferences through the presentation of research papers.
• Proven record of published peer-reviewed outputs (at least 10).
• Have a good understanding of academic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in Faculty and/or University leadership and/or management.
• Possess required experience at facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A strong record of both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• The potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge by involvement in relevant engagement activities and the publication of textbooks, etc.