Description:
Director
Rhodes University Law Clinic
The Faculty of Law invites applications of eligible candidates to apply for the position of Director in the Rhodes University Law Clinic, at the level of Senior Lecturer and/or Associate Professor.
Requirements:
An LLM at the Senior Lecturer level or a relevant PhD at the Associate Professor level coupled with fives years’ relevant experience that includes:-
- Admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Qualification as a principal attorney in terms of Rules 6(5), 6(6) and 6(8) of the Legal Practice Act no. 28 of 2014.
- At least five years’ experience as an attorney.
- Previous management and supervision experience.
- Previous teaching and research experience within a University environment, preferably in the field of Clinical Law
- Previous experience with paralegals and rural communities will be an advantage.
- Previous fundraising experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
For additional requirements, please refer to the academic experience and competency requirements and in the supporting academic role profile.
Application process:
The following documents are required:
- An application form;
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, including academic transcripts;
- A substantial motivation which tells us, at a minimum:
- Leadership, management and fund-raising experience
- Experience as an attorney in South Africa
- Your research trajectory.
- Your teaching approach and experience.
- The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements.
It is essential that prospective candidates read the following documents relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
Academic Role Profile at the levels of Associate Professor and/or Senior Lecturer
Further Particulars
Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered.
If you have any questions or experiencing challenges on the system, please contact us on 046 603 8971.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration
Senior Lecturer:
Annual Basic salary: R742 411 per annum
Approximate annual cost to company: R958 719 per annum
Associate Professor:
Annual Basic salary: R887 318 per annum
Approximate annual cost to company: R1 138 361 per annum
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. 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: 6 May 2024
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.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
Requirements:
- Admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Qualification as a principal attorney in terms of Rules 6(5), 6(6) and 6(8) of the Legal Practice Act no. 28 of 2014.
- At least five years’ experience as an attorney.
- Previous management and supervision experience.
- Previous teaching and research experience within a University environment, preferably in the field of Clinical Law
- Previous experience with paralegals and rural communities will be an advantage.
- Previous fundraising experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- An application form;
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, including academic transcripts;
- A substantial motivation which tells us, at a minimum:
- Leadership, management and fund-raising experience
- Experience as an attorney in South Africa
- Your research trajectory.
- Your teaching approach and experience.
- The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements.