Job Description

Title of Position
Lecturer
Post Number
A733
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Law -> Private Law
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
29/8/2025
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 Private Law is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, research, and community engagement in the fields of private law (the law of persons, property law, the law of contract and family law) as well as legal pluralism. The successful candidate for the vacant position in the Department of Private Law will join the property law stream, with specific emphasis on land and environmental law, and be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Facilitation of learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Conducting research and publishing in the field of private/public law
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
Academic administration
Curriculum development and assessment
Community engagement
Minimum Requirements
LLM or equivalent in the field of private law, or a related field
The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment at lecturer level:
Registration for and progress with a doctorate in the field of private law (preferably property/environmental law), or a related field
Evidence of supervision experience at LLB or Master's level
Teaching experience at LLB or at Master's level
Evidence of peer reviewed research publications
a professional qualification and/or practical experience in the field of private 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.