Associate Professor/Professor- Centre For Human Rights - Faculty of Law - 24918 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the incumbent will include:

• Teaching and curriculum development in the subject specialisations of human rights law, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights in an African context, at the postgraduate level
• Conducting academic and scholarly research in pursuit of the Faculty’s research objectives
• Supervising students at the postgraduate level
• Assisting with academic administration and management when required
• Providing mentorship to post-doctoral fellows
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of donor-funded projects in human rights law, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights
• Performing other duties as may be required by the Director/Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor

• A doctorate with specialisation in human rights law, preferably with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights in an African context
• At least 8 years’ tertiary teaching experience, which includes curriculum development and transformation as strong recommendations
• A significant record of quality peer-reviewed publications, exemplified by at least 16 peer-reviewed or DHET accredited publication units, of which 6 should have been published in the past 4 years
• An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral level, exemplified by successful postgraduate student supervision of at least 4 research master’s or 6 coursework master’s mini-dissertations, and one doctoral student
• Conference papers delivered at national or international conferences
• Suitable NRF research rating, or a substantive peer-review report or other proof of academic standing indicating local recognition and some international recognition in the field of expertise
• Relevant academic administration experience
• Evidence of international presence in the field of human rights law, preferably with a focus on sexual and reproductive health in an African context
• Evidence of community engagement related to human rights
• Active memberships of academic relevant local and international subject-related bodies, where applicable.

Professor

• A doctorate with specialisation in human rights law, preferably with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights in an African context
•  At least 10 years’ tertiary teaching experience, which includes curriculum development and transformation as strong recommendations
• An outstanding record of quality peer reviewed publications, exemplified by at least 30 peer-reviewed or DHET accredited publication units, of which 8 should have been published in the past 5 years
• An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral level, exemplified by successful supervision of at least 6 research masters or 10 coursework master’s mini-dissertations, and 2 doctoral theses
• Active memberships of academic relevant local and international subject-related bodies, where applicable
• Conference papers delivered at international conferences
• Suitable NRF research rating or a substantive peer-review report or other proof of academic standing indicating international recognition in the field of expertise
• Relevant academic administration experience
• Evidence of international presence in the field of human rights law, preferably with a focus on sexual and reproductive health in an African context
• Evidence of community engagement related to human rights and
• A published monograph will be a strong recommendation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a diverse and dynamic team
• Appropriate communication skills
• An in-depth understanding of human rights law, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, to enable development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Specialisation in the rights of persons with disabilities, and of sexual and gender minorities
• Ability or experience in adopting multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches
• Established networks and teaching experience across Africa
• Experience in project management.