(nGap) Lecturer Public Law - Law

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this post is to facilitate and administer research, teaching, learning, and engagement in Public Law, specifically in the field of Maritime Law, and to be involved in the core functions of the University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

.  Facilitate effective teaching and learning in the field of Maritime Law within the Department of Public    Law;

.      Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules;

.       Successful research supervision of under-graduate and post-graduate students;

.       Be able to perform independent research in the field of Maritime Law and register for an LLD in this field;

.       Perform administrative duties relating to the above performance areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to facilitate teaching and learning and conduct research or potential to grow in teaching and research in Public Law, with a special focus on Maritime Law, including maritime safety, search and rescue;

• Ability or potential to supervise under-graduate or post-graduate students in the field of Maritime Law, as described above;
• Sound communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• An LLM in a sub-discipline in Public Law
• 2 years relevant and/ or related working experience.
• The successful candidate must intend to register for an LLD in the field of Maritime Law
• nGap appointees must be South African citizens or permanent residents in South Africa
• Demonstrable interest or experience in Maritime Law will be an advantage

The nGap programme is designed to recruit new academics to Universities in line with their development plans and to enable new academics to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:26 February 2021

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 February  2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

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Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.