Job Details
- Expires 15 July 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: RG03/151/0624
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: June 26th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Law
Department of Public Law
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: International Law
Ref. RG03/151/0624
The Faculty of Law is looking to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Law. The main responsibility of the incumbent will be to contribute to excellence in the Faculty of Law. The incumbent will lecture primarily in the field of public international law, but will also assume further teaching responsibilities within the Department and Faculty, considering relevant factors. The incumbent will furthermore conduct research and provide postgraduate supervision that focuses on public international law. The incumbent must also contribute to the administrative functioning of the Faculty, and perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty.
The Department of Public Law is responsible for teaching several of the core modules in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Law, including constitutional law, human rights law, public international law, legal philosophy, interpretation of statutes, public procurement law, integrated legal studies, criminal law, and matters related to the criminal justice system. The Department places emphasis on quality teaching and postgraduate supervision in these areas. The Department also has a strong focus on research and social impact. The Department is seeking to appoint a suitable individual who is an expert in the field of public international law, but who also has a keen interest in the areas of human rights law, legal philosophy, interpretation of statutes, or legal education.
Job Description
Duties:
- Lecturing in the area of public international law at undergraduate (and possibly postgraduate) level, as well as other areas in the Department of Public Law;
- Supervising postgraduate students in the area of public international law;
- Contributing to the research outputs of the Department and Faculty;
- Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Department and Faculty;
- Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- An LLD, or a PhD in public international law;
- An established record of publications in accredited law journals (for appointment as Associate Professor) or at least some publications in accredited law journals (for appointment as Senior Lecturer);
- Experience in postgraduate mentorship and supervision;
- Experience in undergraduate teaching.
Recommendations:
- A strong interest in research;
- Good interpersonal relationships;
- Experience in teaching public international law at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level;
- Legal practical experience;
- Multi-lingualism;
- NRF rating;
- Strong academic record.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 January 2025
Closing date:
15 July 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof BV Slade, Head of the Department of Public Law, on 021 808 3195, or at bvslade@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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