Job Description

Title of PositionProfessor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (2 Posts)Post NumberA746 & AA79Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Law -> Public Law & JurisprudenceType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date30/3/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe 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 Public Law and Jurisprudence is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, research, and community engagement in the fields of public law (constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law and public international law) as well as jurisprudence. The successful candidate for the vacant position in the Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence will be required to teach inter alia Introduction to Law and Public International Law. 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 public law and/or jurisprudence
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Academic administration
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Community engagement

Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements for the position of Professor:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of public law, or a related field
• extensive teaching experience in the field of public law
• an outstanding record of quality peer-reviewed publications in the field of public law
• an excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral level
• evidence of expertise and of international recognition in the field of public law
• the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Minimum Requirements for the position of Associate Professor:

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

Minimum Requirements for the position of Senior Lecturer:

• LLD or equivalent, in the field of public law or a related field
• teaching experience, in the field of public law
• a record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of public law
• a record of successful supervision at LLB final year level, whilst supervision at Master's and Doctoral level would be advantageous
• Demonstrated competence in community engagement.

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.

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