Lecturer Mercantile Law

Nelson Mandela University; George; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in George seeks an academic in Mercantile Law to facilitate learning, supervise students, and conduct research. The ideal candidate will hold an LLM and have 2+ years of teaching and research experience, with a strong emphasis on Mercantile, Labour, and Environmental Law. Responsibilities include course management, student supervision, and contributing to academic activities. The university prioritizes diversity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching, learning, supervision, and research.
• Experience in producing research outputs, ideally with two accredited publications.
• Supervision experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching in Mercantile Law modules.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Knowledge of Mercantile Law

Teaching experience at undergraduate level

Research and publication skills

Strong communication skills

Supervision of students

Education

LLM in a sub‑discipline in Law

Job description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

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 Mercantile Law), to do research, contribute to the academic and community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate level, specifically in Mercantile Law modules, including service modules such as Labour Law, Environmental Law, Commercial Law, Law of Contract and Company Law;
• Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules in Mercantile Law;
• Supervision of under‑graduate and postgraduate students;
• Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals;
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Mercantile Law, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in Labour Law, Commercial Law and Environmental Law. Some knowledge in Law of Contract and Company would be advantageous.
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate level;
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications;
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and masters candidates;
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.

Requirements

• An LLM in a sub‑discipline in Law;
• At least 2 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 two accredited publications for lecturer position);
• Supervision experience is an advantage.

Please submit the below

Please submit the below; Cover letter;

• Detail regarding modules lectured;
• Detail regarding LLM topic and titles of research outputs;
• Equity targeted groups to be specified on the advert.