FACULTY OF LAW
POST NUMBER: 3505
PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER
The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for the above position:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the post of Professor or Associate Professor must hold a
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree, while applicants for Senior Lecturer or Lecturer post must hold a minimum of a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate competence in handling public law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Minimum teaching experience required for a Senior Lecturer is six years, an Associate Professor seven years, and a full Professor nine years. Research requirements shall meet minimum requirements set out in the Appointment and Promotions Criteria/Guidelines for teaching and research staff at NUL, as per the relevant rank. These include a minimum of 9 publications (broken down into accredited and other) for a Senior Lecturer, 20 publications (broken down into accredited and other) for an Associate
Professor, and 30 publications (broken down into accredited and other) for a full Professor. Knowledge of an online teaching and learning management
system is an added advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be expected to promote the professional development of law students through teaching, supervision and research in his/her area of expertise. The incumbent should be prepared to handle courses in Private Law should the need arise. Further, the incumbent is expected to develop up to date study materials, deliver lectures and assess students as per the rules and regulations of the Faculty of Law. Administrative duties may also be assigned by the Faculty from time to time.
REMUNERATION
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate
to qualifications and experience.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non –
Locals.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
a) Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience
and provide other information that will assist the University to determine
the candidate’s suitability for the position.
b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail) and certified
copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 8th January 2021.
The applications should be emailed to [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after
the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.