Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

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FACULTY OF LAW


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW


LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (TWO POSTS)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.



The incumbent will be responsible for:

Teaching in two of the following modules offered by the Department of Public Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, which involve taking a contextual and transformative approach: + Administrative law
+ Legal interpretation
+ International air (aviation) law
+ Public international law including international humanitarian law and international criminal law;
Conducting academic scholarly research; Engaging with the community through teaching, supervision and research that is embedded in and responsive to the African and South African social context; Having an in-depth understanding of own area of specialisation to enable development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field; Supervising research students; Mentoring students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Academic administration and management; Performing other duties as delegated by Head of the Department


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

LLM (preferably by full dissertation) in one of the abovementioned fields; Relevant tertiary teaching experience will be a strong recommendation; Accredited quality publication/s will be a strong recommendation; Evidence of community engagement being embedded in the candidate's research and/or teaching will be a strong recommendation; Relevant academic administration experience will be a strong recommendation.

Senior Lecturer:

LLD / PhD degree in one of the abovementioned fields; At least five years' tertiary teaching experience; 8 accredited publications in peer-reviewed journals of which three should have been published in the three years preceding the year of application; Conference papers delivered; Evidence of successful supervision of at least research master's degrees or coursework master's mini-dissertations will be a strong recommendation; Evidence of community engagement; Proven record of academic administration and academic citizenship.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Lecturer:

Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team; Appropriate communication skills; Willingness to learn (i.e., Learning Management System and the use of technology enhancing learning); Leadership Skills; Computer literacy.

Senior Lecturer (same as lecturer plus)

Participation in academic conferences, seminars, and workshops. Ability to plan and initiate discipline-related research.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Demonstrable subject expertise and interest in the following area related to public law: + Constitutional Law.



The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.


Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.


In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV (in the prescribed UP format); Certified copies of qualifications; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research). Self-evaluation of Teaching and Learning. Self-evaluation of Research.


CLOSING DATE:

30 September 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.



ENQUIRIES: Ms ON Sihlangu, email: onica.sihlangu@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof NV Dyani-Mhango, email: ntombizozuko.dyani-mhango@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 01 December 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.



The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.



Employement Equity policy:


In accordance with the employment equity plan of the University and its employment equity doals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.



The Universitu of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an aoppointment to the postst as advertised.