Lecturer: Criminology at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach, supervise and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Initiate, conduct and sustain high-level research and publications;
• Develop and organise under- and postgraduate graduate curricula/modules as required;
• Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Involvement in departmental and faculty committees and initiatives;
• Participate in community engagement initiatives;
• Participation in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A doctoral degree in Criminology or Security Studies;
• Appropriate teaching experience in the applicable field of expertise;
• Experience in supervising master’s students;  
• Research outputs appropriate to the post level and/or applicable field of experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of Fundamental Criminology;
• Extensive knowledge of Criminology Theory;
• Experience in teaching Research Methodology.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

The following will be a strong recommendation: 

• A proven research and publishing record of accomplishment in the specialised field;
• Appropriate language and communication skills.