Lecturer in Police and Security Studies

Qualifications

Applicants must have a first Degree in Police and Security Studies, Criminology, Policy Studies, Public Management, Criminal Justice, Law, or equivalent, and a Master’s Degree in Policing, Criminology, Policy Studies, Law, or equivalent. A PhD in Policing, Criminology, Policy Studies, or Public Management is an added advantage.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of university teaching experience. A proven record of publications and the ability to mobilize funds through grant sourcing, innovation initiatives, etc., will be added advantages.

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications, clearly specifying titles of publications, journal names, volumes, page numbers, dates published, names of publishers, and names of co-authors, if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Responsibilities

Applicants must be able to teach at least two of the following courses at Postgraduate and undergraduate Level and any other courses as assigned by the Department: Constitutional law, Criminal Law, Interpretation of Statutes, Security Studies, Law of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Contemporary Policing, Human Rights in Policing, Administrative Law and Organisational Dynamics in Policing, White Collar Crime, Public Management, Contemporary Issues in Policing, as well as other courses assigned by the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide, and contribute basic and applied research in the Department.

Successful applicants must be able to supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students in their fields of specialisation and conduct collaborative research, and be involved in university service and community engagement.

Requirements

• Use of computers
• Communication
• Team playing

How to Apply

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications, clearly specifying titles of publications, journal names, volumes, page numbers, dates published, names of publishers, and names of co-authors, if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.