Senior Lecturer/associate Professor

Job Title - Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor : Mercantile Law Job ID: 6012 - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> Department Mercantile Law - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 2/2/2025 - Description - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.** - A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. - Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). - Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required). - A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). - Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). - A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). - Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). **Duties and responsibilities**: - Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Supervising LLM/LLD/PHD. - Provide quality research outputs. - Participate in community engagement duties. **Inherent requirements**: **Senior Lecturer** - LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline. - Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. - Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. - An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. - Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students. - A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. - Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels. **Associate Professor** - LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline. - Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. - Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. - Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. - Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. - An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. - A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals - Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree and PhD students. **Recommendations**: - An NRF rating. - Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law. - Competencies **Required competencies**: - **Results oriented.**: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task. **- Strategic thinking.** - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading.** - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building coalitions** - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. - The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. **Assumption of duties**: 01 May 2025 or As soon as possible **Closing date**: 2 February 2025 **Salary**: The salary is available on request. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: