Head: Oliver Tambo Center of Human Rights in the Faculty of law for a Five (5) year fixed term contract. at University of Fort Hare

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Professor/Associate Professor OR meets the requirements for appointment at the level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• Doctoral Degree in Law with a specialization in Human Rights Law or International Law.
• A track record of accredited research publications that are nationally and internationally recognized commensurate with the academic rank of Professor/Associate Professor.
• At least 10 years’ teaching experience in higher education for full Professor/ 7 years’ experience in higher education for Associate Professor.
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful master’s and doctoral supervision.
• A proven track of raising of research funding.
• Strong administrative and people management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Possession of professional experience gained from working in a human rights institution or related environment.
• NRF rating.
• Membership of related professional/scientific body.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• A successful candidate will be required to provide strategic leadership to the Centre.
• Teaching, learning and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Preparation and developing new programmes for approval and accreditation by the relevant structures.
• Active involvement in collaborative research projects locally and internationally.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral levels.
• Drive community engagement in the Centre.
• Ensure good relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Centre at relevant University committees.