Dean in the Faculty of Law at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• The role of the Dean in relation to the specific Faculty is to:
• Provide intellectual and academic leadership,
• Leadership and management of people, processes and associated administration,
• Represent the Faculty both internally and externally to the institution,
• In addition, as a member of the senior management team of the institution, the Dean is required to contribute to overall institutional leadership and direction of the University. 

The requirements

• For appointment as a Professor or Associate Professor, PhD in Law or LLD preceded by an LLB-degree (preference will be given to candidates holding an LLB-degree from a South African university; or knowledge and experience of the South African legal system) with at least 10 years’ experience as an academic and/or researcher, and a successful track record in the following areas: -
• Own research, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to improve research within the department/Faculty
• Supervision of post-graduates, up to PhD level, with a keen understanding of the role of supervisor
• Teaching at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review, improve curriculum and assessment in the department/faculty
• Leadership and management roles at the departmental or faculty level having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review current functioning or explore new processes or taken  responsibility for large projects.

 
Application process

• Please examine the following documents:
• Protocol for the Election of Deans
• Academic Role Profile at the levels of Professor and/or Associate Professor
• Role Profile: Dean
• Further particulars about the post and the Selection Process
• It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post to ensure that all relevant documentation are submitted. 

The following documents are required:

• An application form; 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include:
• academic transcripts.
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A substantial motivation of no more than 5 pages that tells us:
• Your leadership and vision for the faculty
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for