Associate Professor

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University is seeking an experienced Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, leading research initiatives, and providing academic supervision. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record in research and academic leadership, with a commitment to community engagement. The position is a permanent appointment with benefits aligned to NWU policies.

Benefits

Annual remuneration package according to NWU guidelines

Qualifications

• An LLD (NQF 10) in law or a PhD/DPhil required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in academia.
• Proven record in postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Supervise students’ dissertations and engage in community service.

Skills

Research expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal relations

Education

LLD or PhD/DPhil in Law

Tools

MS Office

eFundi

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)

FACULTY OF LAW

POSITION NUMBER: P000994

VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PEROMNES GRADE: A6

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and post-graduate programmes); research that fits into the faculty’s focus areas; providing leadership and fostering excellence in research; post-graduate supervision (where applicable); community service and tasks related to all above activities. Expected to exercise responsibility for professional activities in the academic disciplines within the faculty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An LLD (NQF 10) in any field in law or a PhD/DPhil in Law (Associate Professor)
• A minimum of (5) five years’ experience in academia (Professor).
• Excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision, including the completed promotion of LLM students.
• Social responsiveness and involvement in community engagement.
• Research expertise that demonstrates substantial research quality and relevant impact, as reflected in the publication of articles in accredited journals and/or books published by pre-eminent academic publishers, are required.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Academic leadership and management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching undergraduate modules

• Teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, including supervision of LLB dissertations. Involvement at the PG level, including supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation and any other responsibility as required.

Research & Innovation

• Conducting own research that fits into the faculty's focus areas. Creative research output by the level of appointment. This includes publication, conference attendance and presentation, workshops and colloquia.

Academic leadership, management and administration/ university service

• Involvement in Administration and Management responsibilities. Participate in leadership roles within the faculty, membership in faculty committees as and when required, and administration and service to the university by serving on institutional structures.

Community and scientific Engagement/ Social responsiveness

• Sharing of expertise and service to the scientific community. Involvement in community engagement and social cohesion, including media commentary, serving on review structure inside and outside the faculty/university and promoting the university image and internationalisation.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Adherence to the OHS standards and policies of the university. Participation in the OHS committees as and when required.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in teaching-learning and research in public/private/mercantile law. However, candidates with expertise in any other legal field will be considered.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and legal language skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Teams and PowerPoint), email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources. Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance ongoing changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Curriculum design, development and review skills.
• Adaptability and agility.
• Strong research skills, funding applications, and research UG and PG student supervision.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally at various levels in the multilingual environments of the NWU.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations.
• The ability to work with large groups of people.
• The ability to accommodate multiculturalism and function in a diverse environment.
• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and innovative thinking as well as good report writing skills.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and independent.
• Good planning, organisational skills, time management .
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Kagiso Masilo on 016 910 3633

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 27 July 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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