Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Public Law
Job Title
Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer
Post Level
Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job Type
Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date
8/8/2025
Job Requirements

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER (REF: A366)

REQUIREMENTS:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Doctoral Degree in Law At least 10 years teaching experience in tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication Evidence of supervision of at least 4 Masters/Doctoral students Knowledge and expertise in the field of public law, including procedural law is an added advantage

Duties

To teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Public Law To demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Public Law To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, government, non-governmental organisations and community structures.

SENIOR LECTURER

Academic route:

Doctoral degree in Public Law Five years teaching experience in a higher education institution or seven years relevant professional experience. Three publications in public law in accredited journals or book chapters or a book.

Professional route:

Master of Laws degree coupled with an admission as an attorney or advocate. Proof of Admission as an Attorney or Proof of Admission as Advocates including proof of admission into the pupillage. Candidate should also have ten (10) years post admission practice experience. Candidates appointed through the professional route will be appointed on a five-year contract basis with the provision that the appointment will be converted to permanent upon attainment of a Doctoral degree within the five-year period of appointment.

Duties

To teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Public Law. To demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Public Law. To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students. * To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, community structures and be actively involved in community engagement initiatives.