Associate Professor (Faculty Of Law : Department Of Mercantile Law)

Euraxess; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a full-time lecturer in Mercantile Law. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising research, and publishing in reputable journals. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree and have at least 5 years of lecturing experience. Strong communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to research-led innovation in legal education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of lecturing experience in Mercantile Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable journals.
• Evidence of experience in postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Mercantile Law.
• Supervise postgraduate students on dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in accredited journals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent teaching skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Experience in integrating ICT in teaching

Innovative and creative

Education

Doctoral degree in Mercantile Law

Tools

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Organisation / Company: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Research Field: Juridical sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) / First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: South Africa | Application Deadline: 2 Nov

Type of Contract: Permanent | Job Status: Full-time | Funded through EU Research Framework Programme?: No

Introduction: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

\"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act (Act 13 of 2014), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Mercantile Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting‑edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high-caliber students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Mercantile Law (Corporate Law or Insolvency Law).
• Supervise postgraduate students in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books, and monographs in the field of Mercantile Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty of Law and Department of Mercantile Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ), when called upon.
• Serve as a mentor to emerging staff in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Mercantile Law.
• Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance teaching and research scholarship.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Mercantile Law (Corporate Law and Insolvency Law).
• At least 5 years of lecturing experience in the discipline of Mercantile Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research‑led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Evidence and experience in postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion.

Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning, including electronic assessment techniques (Blackboard, Moodle).
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Mercantile Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates, curriculum development, blended learning techniques, compiling study guides, media engagement.

Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.

For enquiries regarding the job content, contact Prof Charles Maimela (Executive Dean, Faculty of Law) at Tel: