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RHODES UNIVERSITY
 
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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:
  1. Provide intellectual and academic leadership,
  2. Leadership and management of people, processes and associated administration,
  3. Represent the Faculty both internally and externally to the institution,
In addition, as a member of the senior management team of the institution, the Dean is required to contribute to overall institutional leadership and direction of the University.
 
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: -
  • Own research, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to improve research within the department/Faculty
  • Supervision of post-graduates, up to PhD level, with a keen understanding of the role of supervisor
  • Teaching at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review, improve curriculum and assessment in the department/faculty
  • Leadership and management roles at the departmental or faculty level having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review current functioning or explore new processes or taken responsibility for large projects.

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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:
  • An application form; 
  • A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include:
    • academic transcripts.
    • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
    • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
    • A substantial motivation of no more than 5 pages that tells us:
    • Your leadership and vision for the faculty
    • Your research trajectory.
    • Your teaching approach and experience.
    • The level you are applying for
 
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
 
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