Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Faculty of Law_Public Law

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,035,000 - 1,865,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitalentza is seeking candidates for multiple academic positions within the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town, covering roles from Lecturer to Professor in the Department of Public Law. Successful candidates will engage in teaching, research, and student supervision, contributing to a dynamic academic environment. Applicants should possess relevant degrees, teaching experience and demonstrate a commitment to academic leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law for Lecturer positions; PhD preferred for Senior Lecturer and above roles.
• Evidence of teaching experience and research publications required.
• Strong administrative and leadership abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law courses.
• Supervise Master's and doctoral students.
• Maintain an active research profile.

Skills

Research skills

Teaching experience

Supervisory skills

Education

Master's degree in law

Doctoral degree in law

Job description

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Faculty of Law_Public Law

• Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Faculty of Law_Public Law
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: July 8th
• Remuneration package: The annual cost of employment for 2025, including benefits, is: Lecturer: R1 035 302 Senior Lecturer: R 1 262 206 Associate Professor: R 1 516 615 Professor: R 1 864 353

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Background to Position

Department: Faculty of Law

City: Cape Town

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (5 POSITIONS)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW

FACULTY OF LAW

The Department of Public Law, within the Faculty of Law, invites applications for the following five academic positions, with appointments as soon as possible:

Post 1: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor specialising in administrative, constitutional law or public international law (2 positions).

Post 2: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer specialising in the law of evidence, criminal law and procedure.

Post 3: Associate Professor / Professor specialising in the law of evidence, criminal law and procedure.

Post 4: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor specialising in environmental law.

We wish to appoint applicants with an excellent academic record, qualities for academic leadership and who wish to be part of a faculty in which an engaged and dynamic approach to the study of the above relevant areas of law is valued. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to play a full part in teaching, research and supervision of students focusing on the relevant area of law, at both the LLB and postgraduate (PhD/LLM/MPhil) levels. You will also be expected to fulfil the administrative functions typically associated with the level at which you are appointed. A willingness to undertake socially responsive activities is also required.

Job Description

Responsibilities include (as appropriate to the relevant level of appointment):

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Department of Public Law focusing on the relevant area of law as required by the Department.
• Supervising a cohort of Master’s and doctoral students.
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output.
• Providing academic leadership in the Department of Public Law generally, including curriculum development.
• Contributing to university, faculty and departmental activities and administrative responsibilities.

Inherent Criteria

Candidates suitable for appointment as a Lecturer must have:

• At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law. Working towards the completion of a PhD would be an advantage.
• Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience; and
• Evidence of research skills in the relevant area of law, as well as academic publications.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a Senior Lecturer must have:

• At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law and working towards the completion of a PhD. A PhD would be an advantage.
• Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience;
• Evidence of ability to effectively supervise academic research, including postgraduate student projects;
• An established research record with publications in the relevant field of law; and
• Evidence of active contribution to Department-level administration (or equivalent).

Candidates suitable for appointment as an Associate Professor must have:

• A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
• Substantial lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
• Demonstrable capacity to supervise at a postgraduate level;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Associate Professor;
• Solid evidence of administrative experience; and
• Track record of socially responsive activities.

Candidates suitable for appointment as Professor must have:

• A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
• Extensive lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
• An established record of postgraduate supervision;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Professor;
• Solid evidence of academic leadership; and
• Strong track record of socially responsive activities.

Application Requirement

To apply, please visit the (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) website to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Letter of motivation systematically indicating how you meet the above requirements of the position you are applying for;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three referees and their email addresses; and
• Certified transcripts of your academic results.

Please ensure that the relevant Post (Post 1 - 4) for which you are applying is clearly indicated in the subject line of your covering letter of motivation.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo an assessment undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at [e-mail] or 021 650 3831.

Closing date: 28 July 2025

Website: http://www.law.uct.ac.za/

Reference Number: 1130

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

About University of Cape Town

“UCT is a community of exceptionally talented students, teachers and researchers – and a wide range of professional, administrative support and service staff – all of whom are committed to help change this world for the better. We encourage one another to work hard, not only to earn degrees or public recognition, but also to be leaders in this increasingly changing world.Our vision is to be an inclusive, research-intensive African university that addresses the challenges of our time with cutting-edge teaching, research and facilities. As a university we are committed to promoting transformation, to working tirelessly to guarantee the sustainability of our institution, and to ensuring excellence in all we do.”

About University of Cape Town

“UCT is a community of exceptionally talented students, teachers and researchers – and a wide range of professional, administrative support and service staff – all of whom are committed to help change this world for the better. We encourage one another to work hard, not only to earn degrees or public recognition, but also to be leaders in this increasingly changing world.Our vision is to be an inclusive, research-intensive African university that addresses the challenges of our time with cutting-edge teaching, research and facilities. As a university we are committed to promoting transformation, to working tirelessly to guarantee the sustainability of our institution, and to ensuring excellence in all we do.”

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