Lecturer Criminal And Procedural Law

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOBThe core purpose of this academic post is to facilitate and administer the learning process for students in modules presented by the Faculty of Law at Nelson Mandela University at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to conduct research, contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the university.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in Criminal and Procedural Law modules, including Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Legal Practice and a variety of law enforcement modules presented at Higher Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Level.
Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of law modules, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Contribute to programme management and curriculum development.
Successful research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Criminal and Procedural Law.
Assist with the development and implementation of the research strategy for the Department of Criminal and Procedural Law.
Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals.
Perform administrative duties and contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Laws strategic plan
CORE COMPETENCIES Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Criminal and Procedural law, specifically Criminal Law and Law Enforcement.
Experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Ability to design course material.
Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications.
Experience in research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Effective and clear communication, as well as administrative and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with internal and external stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS A LLM in Criminal and Procedural Law or an equivalent qualificationAt least 2 years experience in a teaching, learning and research environmentEvidence of research outputs Cover letterEquity targeted groups to be specified on the advert