Job Description

Title of Position
Associate Professor
Post Number
A725
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Law -> Mercantile & Labour Law
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
27/8/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Department of Mercantile and Labour Law is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, research, and community engagement in the fields of Mercantile Law (Corporate Law, Fintech Law and Regulation, Competition Law, International Trade and Investment Law, Tax Law) as well as Labour Law. The successful candidate for the vacant position in the Department of Mercantile and Labour Law will be required to teach Corporate Law and possibly aspects of Fintech Law and Regulaiton. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Academic leadership within the Department
• Facilitation of learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conducting research and publishing in the field of Mercantile Law
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level
• Academic administration
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Community engagement

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements for the position of Associate Professor:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of Mercantile law
• teaching experience in the field of Mercantile law
• a significant record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Mercantile law
• a record of successful postgraduate supervision, at least at Master's level
• evidence of expertise, national standing, and an international presence in the field of Mercantile Law
• the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Advantageous:

• Experience in teaching Corporate Law and / or Fintech Law
• proven experience at doctoral level

The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment at the level of Associate Professor:

• A doctorate
• teaching experience and research publications and / or
• postgraduate supervision in Corporate Law.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.