Re-advertisement: L08/2023: Professor/ Associate - Durban, South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to

improve representativity within the Institution.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our

Employment Equity Plan.
**COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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SCHOOL OF LAW

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER

HOWARD COLLEGE / PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUSES
**REFERENCE NUMBER: L08/2023
**The School of Law seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff to strengthen
its teaching and research capabilities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The School
seeks to build the knowledge base of its various disciplines and, in particular, Criminal Law,
Environmental Law, and Health Law, through teaching, research, academic leadership and
mentoring, the administration of teaching activities, and relevant community engagement.
A minimum requirement for all posts is an undergraduate South African law degree.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Professor

A relevant doctoral degree.
At least nine (9) years of relevant working experience in teaching, lecturing, research, or

- industry in the discipline.

An excellent and sustained record of impactful research in the form of peerreviewed

publications (book chapters, journal articles, monographs, or equivalent) in DHET/SAPSE
- accredited outlets.

A sustained record of successful supervision of masters or doctoral students over the last five

(5) years.

A sustained record of attracting substantial research grants from external sources or

participation in international research projects in the last five (5) years.

Evidence of providing a sustained level of intellectual leadership within the discipline, School,

College, or University.

Evidence of serving in leadership positions in the University such as Dean and Head of School,

Academic Leader, Programme Coordinator, or equivalent leadership positions.

Evidence of serving on approved University Committees such as Council, Senate, College

Academic Affairs Board, School Board, or equivalent committees.

Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes or evidence of rendering

services based on expertise in the discipline to colleagues, communities, and organisations.

Associate Professor

A relevant doctoral degree.
At least six (6) years of relevant working experience in teaching, lecturing, research, or

- industry in the discipline.

A sustained record of impactful and quality research in the form of peerreviewed

publications (book chapters, journal articles, monographs, or equivalent) in DHET/SAPSE
- accredited outlets.

A sustained record of successful supervision of masters or doctoral students over the last five

(5) years.

A sustained record of attracting research grants from external sources or participation in

international research projects in the last five (5) years.

Evidence of providing service in leadership positions in the University such as Academic

Leader, Programme Co-ordinator, or equivalent leadership positions.

Evidence of serving on approved University Committees such as Senate, College Academic

Affairs Board, School Board, or equivalent committees.

Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes or evidence of rendering

services based on expertise in the discipline to colleagues, communities and organisations.

Senior Lecturer

A relevant doctoral degree, or a relevant master's degree plus admission as a legal

practitioner (advocate or attorney).

At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in teaching, lecturing, research, or

industry in the discipline.

A record of important and quality research in the form of peerreviewed publications (books,

chapters in books, journal articles, or equivalent) in DHET/SAPSE-accredited outlets.

A record of successful supervision of masters or doctoral students over the last five (5) years.

- as a Principal Investigator or co

Principal Investigator.
Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes or evidence of rendering

services based on expertise in the discipline to colleagues, communities and organisations.

at the interview.

Appointment to this post will be on the 2018 Conditions of Service.

The University reserves the right, in special circumstances, to extend the above date in order to
**facilitate further searches.

The appointment will be made in line with the University Criteria for Academic Appointment and

The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the qualifications

and experience of the successful applicant.

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