RHODES UNIVERSITY
DEAN IN THE FACULTY OF LAW 2023-12-18 - 2024-01-15 PERMANENT RU000831 ACADEMIC Eastern Cape, Grahamstown (Medical Aid, Retirement Fund, Funeral Benefit, Group Life) DEAN FACULTY OF LAW Rhodes University invites applications of eligible candidates at the level of Professor or Associate Professor on a permanent basis who are prepared and eligible to serve concurrently as the Dean of the Faculty of Law on a part-time basis. The term of the Dean is normally 5 years. The successful candidate will be appointed as a permanent academic staff member at the level of Professor or Associate Professor and as Dean on a part-time basis. Once their term as Dean has been concluded (and if not re-elected as Dean) the successful candidate will be employed as an academic on a full-time basis. The Protocol for the Election of an external Dean involves an election process by the members of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law based on the vision and motivation prepared by candidates, and a selection process conducted in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy of the institution. Main Objectives The role of the Dean in relation to the specific Faculty is to:
The requirements For appointment as a Professor or Associate Professor, PhD in Law or LLD preceded by an LLB-degree (preference will be given to candidates holding an LLB-degree from a South African university; or knowledge and experience of the South African legal system) with at least 10 years’ experience as an academic and/or researcher, and a successful track record in the following areas: -
Application process Please examine the following documents:
It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post to ensure that all relevant documentation are submitted. The following documents are required:
Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified. Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, can be addressed to Lesleigh Titus on hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. Remuneration Rhodes University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website. Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated. Closing Date: 15 January 2023 If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University’s recruitment and selection policies. For more information please contact: Lesleigh Titus APPLY
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