Associate Lecturer - IR 2085 International Organisations (HE1)

Job Description

Course information
IR2085 International Organisations
General information
MODULE LEVEL:4
CREDIT:30
NOTIONAL STUDY TIME:300 hours
Summary
This course builds on the foundations laid by the prerequisite course IR1011 Introduction to international relations. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of international organisations, with particular reference to role of formal international organisations. International organisations to be discussed range from the League of Nations to the United Nations, from the World Bank to the World Trade Organization, from the European Union to the African Union, from NAFTA to ASEAN, and from NATO to the International Criminal Court.
Conditions
Exclusions:None.
Aims and objectives

The course seeks to give students an understanding of the major theoretical and empirical aspects of the role of international organisations in international politics, including, inter alia, their impact on:
. The practice of international cooperation and conflict,
. The maintenance of international peace and security,
. The management of international economic relations,
. The promotion of international environmental standards,
. The prosecution of international crimes and related matters of concern to international society.

Job Requirement

- A Ph.D or Master's Degree in a related discipline from a reputable university.

- At least 2 years relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred

- 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage

- Applicant must be available to teach day classes or night classes or both day and night classes

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.