Department of Law
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Associate Professor, Department of Law
Job Reference no.
Department: Department of Law
School: School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: Continuing Appointment
Remuneration: Attractive Remuneration Package
Application closing date:
Expected joining date:
The Opportunity:
INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH (IUB) invites application for the following positions in the Department of Law, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Independent University, Bangladesh has the leading academics, an up to date curriculum, a world-class research facility combined with a full supportive board of trustees. Working here at IUB will give you full support to build a successful scholarly career. To enhance up your research endeavors IUB will offer you generous research fund and opportunity.
Position Purpose:
The Department of Law is seeking Assistant Professor to join a highly motivated team of teaching and research staff. To apply for the position one needs to have a PhD Degree in Law from a reputed recognized University and at least 1 (one) publication in the field of specialization in a reputed journal.
Key Selection Criterion:
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
1. Ph.D in the field from a reputed/recognized University.
2. A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 at the Master’s degree level.
3. No third class at the Bachelor’s degree level.
4. University level teaching experience of five years as an Assistant Professor.
5. At least three publications in the field of specialization in reputed journals as an Assistant Professor of which one is in a journal/venue of International Standard.
6. Proficiency in English and Bangla.
7. Age must be less than 55 years at the time of appointment.
Department of Law
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Desirable Knowledge and Skills
1. The Candidate must have substantial research experience as well as experience of supervising students’ research.
2. Candidate with administrative leadership experience will be given preference.
3. Proficiency in English and Bangla.
Organizational Context
IUB is a University that promotes free thinking and innovation. The Department of Law in particular has a special interest and plan to work extensively towards that end. The Department is committed to its students to teach, train and equip them with updated information and skills so that they can succeed in their life as a reputed lawyer, judge or legal scholars. The Department, being the newest Department of IUB, currently offers:
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Besides the LLB program, the Department has a plan to offer a Minor Program in Law comprising all the important and practical courses of law.
The Department has started its journey with 3 faculty members. Current student number of the Department is 72.
Key Result Areas and Responsibilities Teaching and learning
• Minimum 24 credits/ years teaching load is required for this post.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and studio sessions for undergraduate students.
• Perform high-quality subject coordination, marking, assessment and consultation.
• Contribute to student academic counseling and pastoral care of students
Research
• Conduct high-quality and high-impact research by joining acting research teams at the department of law.
• Explore new research areas and obtain external research funds
• Publish papers in high-quality high-impact peer reviewed conferences and journals
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals to external bodies (HEQEP)
• Establish and maintain productive research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
Internal Services
• Undertake a range of administrative functions assigned by the department such as: Orientation program, Student Advising, Graduation program. Alumni activity
• Organization and support department club activity.
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Help with editorial activity of the department journalExternal services
• Review papers for conference and journals
• Assess thesis completed by students at other institutions.
Department of Law
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Legal compliance
• Ensure you are aware of and adhere to legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including: Equal opportunity, supporting equity and fairness; Occupational Health and safety, supporting a safe workplace: Conflict of Interest (including Conflict of Interest in Research); paid/ Unpaid Outside Work; Privacy; Research Conduct; and Staff/Student relationships.
