Professor and Dean (One post) - Faculty of Law

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa. The University's nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a dynamic community of staff and students committed to excellence, relevance, diversity, sustainability and making a difference.

The Faculty of Law is situated on the Hatfield campus of the University of Pretoria. The Faculty currently ranks 76th under the top law faculties globally, as well as being the best in Africa. It currently employs 70 dedicated full-time academics, of which approximately two-thirds have doctoral degrees in various fields of law. The vision of the Faculty of Law is to strive to be an internationally-recognised leader in socially-relevant legal research and education in South Africa and in Africa.

The University seeks to appoint a dynamic Dean who will demonstrate visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage the Faculty and execute plans successfully. In addition, the Dean must have a strong academic record, including a doctoral degree. Applicants should have experience in working with law schools and faculties as well as the various legal entities nationally and internationally. The Dean is assisted by a Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Heads of Academic Departments, as well as additional support staff.

The position of Professor and Dean of the Faculty will be vacant with effect from 1 November 2019 and suitably qualified persons are invited to apply. For more information on the Faculty of Law visit: https://www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-law .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of the ethos, vision and mission of the Faculty with that of the University. S/he must be able to provide strong academic leadership and create an environment conducive to research activities in and increased research impact of the Faculty. The Dean is expected to market the Faculty, undertake fundraising and promote regional, national as well as international liaison with other academic institutions, research organisations, professional bodies, government and the community. The Dean forms part of the senior management team of the University.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A doctorate in Law or a Law-related discipline;
• The candidate must possess the requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as full professor;
• The ability to provide academic leadership in the Faculty and to enhance and build the Faculty's academic stature.
• Proven teaching and research ability, an established record of research achievements as well as the ability to create an environment in which teaching, learning and research activities are strongly supported and can flourish;
• Proven managerial expertise, skills and competencies in all areas required to manage the Faculty, including knowledge of and experience in finance, human resources and marketing;
• Proven ability to generate resources in support of the Faculty.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Strong leadership skills and the capacity to engender good interpersonal relations in academic and support staff teams;
• Excellent communication and appropriate language skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate;
• An academic background and experience in a higher education institution, especially in a managerial capacity.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

The Dean is appointed for a term of four years, but external candidates will also be considered for a permanent academic appointment in a suitable academic department within the University.

CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Professor NTF. Duncan, Vice-Principal: Academic or Letticia Jooste, Tel: (012) 420 6921, or e-mail: letticia.jooste@up.ac.za .

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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