Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer - Criminal Justice at University of Venda

Requirements:

Professor

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimological or Policing studies
• At least 10 years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field.
• At least 15 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book or book publication.
• Evidence of supervision of at least four Masters/ Doctoral students to completion.
• Evidence of engagement in community projects which benefit both the University and the community.
• Evidence of current grant funding or other third-stream income from external sources and NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimological or Policing studies
• At least 10 years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field.
• At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book or a book publication.
• Evidence of engagement in community projects which benefit both the University and the community.
• Evidence of supervision of at least four Masters/ Doctoral students to completion.
• NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimological or Policing studies
• At least 5 years teaching experience at tertiary institution, or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field
• At least 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals, chapters in a book or a book publication.
• Evidence of supervision of Master or Doctoral students to completion
• Evidence of participation in community projects which benefits both the University and the community

Duties:

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach a module in criminal justice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise and/or co-supervise Masters and Doctoral students  
• Produce the required publication output units
• Actively participate in community engagement and maintain relationship with stakeholders
• Participate in academic administration and departmental research and postgraduate committee