Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Public Law
Job Title
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Post Level
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type
Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date
9/1/2026
Job Requirements

For appointment at Senior Lecturer level:

Academic Route:

A Doctoral degree in Law (Doctor of Laws or PhD in Law). Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in a higher education institution, or at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience. A minimum of three (3) publications in accredited journals or book chapters.

Professional Route:

A Master of Laws (LLM) degree. Admission as an attorney or advocate. + Attorneys must provide proof of admission.
+ Advocates must provide proof of admission and evidence of completed pupillage or practical legal training.
At least ten (10) years of post-admission legal practice experience. Appointments via the professional route will be on a five-year contract, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position upon completion of a doctoral degree within the contract period.

For appointment as a Lecturer

Qualification Requirements:

Academic Route:

A Master of Laws (LLM) degree. Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

Professional Route:

A Master of Laws (LLM) degree. Admission as an attorney or advocate, with completion of pupillage or practical legal training. At least five (5) years of post-admission legal practice experience.

Duties:

Teach and assess undergraduate modules offered in the Department Actively participate in departmental and school activities, including committee work. Senior Lecturer candidates are expected to demonstrate leadership within the Department of Public Law. Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students. * Coordinate academic programmes, contribute to curriculum development, build partnerships with other institutions and community organisations, and participate in community engagement initiatives.