Associate Professor
1 week ago
Title of Position
Associate Professor / Professor
Post Number
9074
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Law -> Dullah Omar Institute for Constitutional Law
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
30/3/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The successful candidate will hold the position of Deputy Director of the Institute and join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to research and societal impact. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Dullah Omar Institute for Constitutional Law, Governance and Human Rights (the Institute) is a self-funded research institute in the Law Faculty at the University of the Western Cape. The Institute was established in 1990 as the Community Law Centre and works to realise the democratic values and human rights enshrined in South Africa's Constitution. It is founded on the belief that our constitutional order must promote good governance, socio-economic development and the protection of the rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Given the need for regional integration to encourage development in Africa, the Institute also seeks to advance human rights and democracy in this broader context. Based on high quality research, the Institute engages in policy development, advocacy and educational initiatives, focusing on areas critical to the realisation of human rights and democracy in South Africa and Africa in general. The Institute's current focus areas are: multi-level governance; socio-economic rights, children's rights and criminal justice.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate for Associate Professor/Professor in the Dullah Omar Institute will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Conduct multi-disciplinary research and publish in peer reviewed journals
- Support the Director of the Institute and function as Deputy Director
- Initiate and support fundraising and donor maintenance for the Institute
- Participate in policy engagement and advocacy
- Facilitate learning and teaching at postgraduate level in at least one of the Institute's focus areas
- Undertake postgraduate supervision
- Provide academic leadership and administration
- Undertake curriculum development and assessment
For appointment at Professor
- Doctorate in the field of law or social sciences
- A track record of successful fundraising and donor management
- Extensive demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in one of the Institute's focus areas
- An outstanding record of quality peer reviewed publications in one of the Institute's focus areas
- An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral level
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and international recognition in his/her discipline.
- Evidence of advocacy and policy engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
- A track record of innovation and leadership in their field.
- Doctorate in the field of law or social sciences
- A track record of successful fundraising and donor management
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in one of the Institute's focus areas
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications in one of the Institute's focus areas
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision, at least at Master's level
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and an international presence in his/her discipline.
- Evidence of advocacy and policy engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
- A track record of innovation and leadership in their field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
- Student focused approach
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel) and e-learning skills
- Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
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