Job Details
- Expires 15 August 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: RG01/198/0623
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: July 5th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Law
Department of Mercantile Law
Gys Steyn Chair: Financial Regulation
Ref. RG01/198/0623
The incumbent will be appointed at the level of Professor or Associate Professor, if satisfying the requirements at that post level.
The Faculty of Law is looking to fill a vacancy in the Department of Mercantile Law. The appointee will be the first incumbent of one of the flagship initiatives of the Faculty of Law: the Gys Steyn Chair in Financial Regulation Law (the “Chair”). The Chair’s main responsibility will be to contribute to excellence in the Faculty of Law in the area of Financial Regulation Law. The incumbent of the Chair will lecture primarily in particular aspects in the area of Financial Regulation Law, but may also be required to fulfil other teaching responsibilities within the Department and Faculty, taking into account relevant factors. The incumbent will, furthermore, conduct research that focuses on Financial Regulation Law, provide postgraduate supervision in that area of law, and — with available financial support from the Faculty — establish a research centre in that area of law (the “Centre”). The incumbent must also contribute to the administrative functioning of the Faculty, and perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty.
The Department of Mercantile Law intends to establish a chair and centre in Financial Regulation Law, and a specialised postgraduate master’s level programme (i.e., LLM or similar) in Financial Regulation Law. The Department also seeks to establish a strong focus on research in Financial Regulation Law, as well as in other areas of Mercantile Law.
Job Description
Duties:
- Lecturing two modules at the LLM (or equivalent) level in Financial Regulation Law and also other law modules;
- Developing and coordinating a specialised LLM (or equivalent programme) in Financial Regulation Law;
- Actively researching, writing and publishing in Financial Regulation Law;
- Postgraduate supervision in Financial Regulation Law or other areas of commercial law;
- Establishing and managing a research centre in Financial Regulation Law (the “Centre”);
- Establishing a network of experts (and institutions) associated with the Centre, from amongst others, regulators, practitioners, prosecutors and businesses;
- Establishing the Centre as the leading academic focal point in Financial Regulation Law, including hosting an annual conference in Financial Regulation Law and offering short courses;
- Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Faculty;
- Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- Recognised expertise in the area of Financial Regulation Law, whether as an academic or in practice (LLD or an appropriate PhD for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor);
- An established publication record in the area of Financial Regulation Law (for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor), or commensurate experience in practice;
- Experience in postgraduate mentorship and supervision (or, in the case of someone with experience in practice, the ability to provide such guidance);
- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (or, in the case of someone with experience in practice, the ability to undertake such teaching).
Recommendations:
- A strong interest in research;
- Good interpersonal relationships;
- Experience of teaching in other areas of Mercantile Law at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
- Legal practical experience;
- Multilingualism;
- An established network in the area of Financial Regulation Law;
- A strong academic record.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties: 1 January 2024
Closing date: 15 August 2023
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof. S Karjiker, Head of Department of Mercantile Law, on 021 808 37833, or at skarjiker@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE plan of the University and the EE Plan of the specific environment, persons from designated groups will receive preference over foreign nationals where EE targets are a factor. Where EE is not a factor, South African citizens will receive preference over foreign nationals.
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