Senior Lecturer: Centre for Human Rights - University of Pretoria

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the incumbent will include:

• Coordinating and teaching on the Master’s in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa, but may also be required to present other modules offered, in order to meet the needs of the Centre for Human Rights, and the Faculty of Law, as required, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Conducting academic and scholarly research;
• Supervising masters and doctoral students;
• Mentoring students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Performing academic administration and management;
• Managing the International Development Law Unit within the Centre for Human Rights;
• Supporting the Business and Human Rights Unit of the Centre or Human Rights; and
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Director of the Centre for Human Rights.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate LLD degree;
• At least 5 years’ tertiary teaching experience;
• At least 8 publications in accredited journals, of which 3 should have been published in the last 3 years;
• Evidence of community engagement linked to research or teaching will be a recommendation;
• Evidence of successful supervision of at least 2 research master’s candidates or 4 coursework master's mini dissertations; and
• Proven record of academic administration and academic citizenship, such as participation in departmental or faculty committees, and journal review and editing will be a strong recommendation.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge, and Behavioural Attributes)

• An in-depth understanding of international trade and investment law to enable the development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field;
• Ability to plan and initiate discipline-related research;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
• Appropriate communication skills; and
• Excellent presentation skills

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Relevant experience in curriculum development at a tertiary educational institution; and
• Experience in fundraising and project management.