SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN HUMAN RIGHTS

The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance (IPLG) at Africa University invites applicants for a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Human Rights. The post is full-time and the appointment will be made at an appropriate level. The Institute seeks to contribute to a culture of peace, good governance, security and socio-economic development in Africa through research, teaching, networking and community-level action. IPLG provides a focus for training, research and documentation in the areas of peace, leadership and governance in Africa with a view to developing the skills of students and practitioners in these areas.

Duties and Responsibilities
This position involves a mix of teaching and administrative responsibilities. These are:
1. Develop and update curricula in Human Rights and Rule of Law
2. Teach the theory and practice of Human Rights
3. Contribute to the core research programme in IPLG
4. Mentor, supervise and train students in Human Rights promotion and policy development
5. Supervise students’ research projects and dissertations
6. Engage in scholarly activities
7. Promote public events and outreach in this discipline
8. Facilitate training, workshops, seminars and executive courses on human rights and rule of law
9. Attend IPLG meetings and university committee meetings
10. Coordinate projects on Human Rights in the Institute
11. Perform administrative functions in IPLG’s Human Rights Unit

Qualifications
University degree in law, social/political science, international relations, international law, development, human security, or conflict resolution or a related field at Masters or PhD level.

Experience
• Demonstrable ability to contribute to the Institute’s research profile and an outstanding record of research and publication in human rights.
• Teaching experience at graduate level
• At least 5 years international experience working in human rights arena will be considered a further plus.
• Experience in human rights practice, including experience of working with multi-lateral, government or non-governmental human rights organisations.

Key Attributes
Applicants must have strong networking skills in order to work with the local, regional and international, human rights, peace and justice organizations. Strong candidates will be conversant with human rights instruments and institutions in Africa as well as internationally. Other desirable skills are the ability to work in a team and respect for diversity.

TO APPLY
The following submissions are required:
• 6 copies of a cover letter stating how the applicant meets the requirements of the post and addressing each of the elements of the job requirements and personal specifications
• 6 copies of a full curriculum vitae, including particulars of qualifications, employment history and current salary, and the names and contact details of three referees who may be contacted immediately
• 6 sets of certified academic and professional certificates and degree transcripts

Applications together with CV, 6 copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
MUTARE :
email : arpa @africau.ac.zw

Closing date for applications is 10 June 2009
For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu
Correspondence will be made to short-listed candidates only.

The establishment of the Institute is Africa University’s response to the leadership and government challenges that characterise Africa’s social, economic and political environment. These challenges require innovative approaches to higher education development so as to increase its relevance to measures that contribute to capacity building for leadership and governance relative to Africa’s advancement. Its academic programmes are designed to address problems of peace, leadership and governance in a holistic framework; to expose students to the conventional theories in these three areas; and to focus on the practical relevance and the translation of those theories to the African context. A considerable research agenda is thus envisaged as a foundation input into the on-going curriculum development process. In March 2003, the Institute enrolled its first cohort of students in the Master’s degree and Graduate diploma programmes in Peace and Governance. The qualification is unique in that it is an innovation that reflects the skills and aptitudes required of Africa’s future leaders.