Associate Professor (Public Law)

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University invites applications for an academic post in the Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law. The successful candidate will contribute to learning and teaching, undertake research, and engage in community and faculty activities.

Seeking an LLD with a robust record of supervision, international recognition, and substantial publication output. The role involves programme development, teaching at postgraduate levels, and leadership contributions within the department.

Qualifications

• An LLD in Public Law is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in teaching, learning, supervision and research.
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs, including accepted outputs in accredited journals (ideally 10 outputs).
• National and international recognition for learning, teaching and research.
• Demonstrated successful supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (LLM and LLD).
• Experience in Faculty/University leadership and/or management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Public Law modules.
• Develop and coordinate programmes, create course materials, and facilitate lectures, tutorials and assessments.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students (LLM and LLD).
• Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty.

Skills

Public Law expertise

Research publication

Supervision experience

Leadership/management

Strong communication

Education

LLD in Public Law

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this academic post is to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Law through the facilitation of learning and teaching (primarily in the Department of Public Law), to do research, contribute to the academic and community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Department and the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specifically in Public Law modules, such as Public International Law, Law of the Sea, African Regional Law and/or Local Government Law.
• Assume responsibility for programme development, programme coordination, development of course materials, as well as the facilitation of lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules in Public Law;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, both LLM and LLD;
• Perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals (national and international);
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of Public Law, specifically in Public International Law, Law of the Sea, African Regional Law and/or Local Government Law;
• Experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research, conference proceedings and publications;
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate candidates, both LLM and LLD;
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

• An LLD in a sub-discipline in Public Law;
• At least 5 years’ experience in a teaching, learning, supervision and research environment;
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs, including accepted outputs in accredited journals (ideally at least 10 accredited outputs for associate professor position (journal articles, books, chapters in books, conference proceedings));
• Demonstrated national and international recognition for learning and teaching, as well as research;
• Demonstrated successful supervision experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both LLM and LLD;
• Demonstrated experience in Faculty/University leadership and/or management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 September 2026

Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 11 September 2026.