STAFF VACANCIES
Africa University is a private, pan- African, United Methodist-related institution located in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The University is also a member of the Association of African Universities and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following strategic positions:
SCHOOL OF LAW
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 Posts)
Reporting to the Dean, the incumbents will serve in the capacity of Law Lecturers (in the Departments of Procedural Law and Private Law respectively) and will contribute to the smooth organization and implementation of the activities of the School of Law.
POST A - PRIVATE LAW
Desired Attributes- An undergraduate degree in Law;
- A Master of Laws degree or equivalent in Private law ;
- A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage and
- A PhD in Law (Completed or under examination) from a reputable University with a focus on Private Law.
- At least 5 years teaching experience at university undergraduate and graduate level in a school of law context;
- Experience in teaching private law subjects and interaction with Clinical Legal Education or Access to Justice at university level is a must;
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach private law courses, which include, but not limited to the following:
- Fundamentals of Private Law
- Law of Contract
- Commercial Law
- ICT Law
- Law of Property
POST B - PROCEDURAL LAW
Desired Attributes
- An undergraduate degree in Law;
- A Master of Laws degree or equivalent in Procedural Law;
- A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage and
- A PhD in Law (Completed or under examination) from a reputable University with a focus on Procedural Law.
- At least 5 years teaching experience at university undergraduate and graduate level in a school of law context;
- Experience in teaching procedural subjects and interaction with Clinical Legal Education or Access to Justice at university level is a must;
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to carry out research, supervise students’ dissertations and should be able to teach procedural law courses which include, but not limited to the following:
- Fundamentals of Procedural Law
- African Legal Justice Systems
- Law of Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Civil Procedure
Please, note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
a) Teaching
The incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or College guidelines and standards.
b) University Service and Community Engagement
The incumbent should participate in all Department, College and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
c) Research
The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits the students, Global community and the University.
d) Innovations
Innovations should lead to production of goods and services.
e) Industrialisation
Through commercialisation of goods and services.
Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Assistant Registrar, Human Resource & Administration,
Africa University
Fairview Road/Off Nyanga Road
P.O. Box 1320, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
The application pack should be sent as a single pdf file to the following e-mail address: careers@africau.edu not later than 14:00 hrs on Friday, 02 June 2023. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted