Associate Professor in Law - (A425.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the teaching and learning of Law modules, engage in research and scholarly activities, participate in community and stakeholder engagement, provide leadership at the Programme / School level, and undertake administrative responsibilities related to the discipline, in alignment with the University's strategic and operational objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

Teaching & Learning:

• Provide theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online learning.
• Stay updated on all new teaching methods, methodologies and technologies.
• Participate in the development of Law modules and curriculum design.
• Participate in Programme development and accreditation.
• Evaluate and grade students' assignments, projects, and exams.
• Supervise undergraduate (4th year LLB students) and postgraduate students.
• Serve on School, Faculty and Institutional committees.
• Provide support to students and other colleagues.

Research: 

• The provision of leadership and mentorship in research at Programme, School, and Faculty levels.
• A substantive level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs in national and international journals. Present papers at National and International Conferences.
• A good record of Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Master's and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Responsible for research and innovation projects and associated funding.
• Extend, transform, and apply knowledge from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities, including knowledge generation, knowledge exchange, and knowledge transfer activities.

Engagement:

• Engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
• Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research and other interactions.
• Attend and participate in committees, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate funding, or build relationships for future activities.
• Undertake local, national and international visits in order to establish partnerships.

Leadership and Administration:

• Provide leadership and coordination at the discipline, programme, School and/or Faculty level.
• Co-ordinate with others (such as support staff or academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met. 
• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development. 
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning, research and engagement. 
• Compiling and maintaining quality study guides and other teaching and learning materials. 
• Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling and examinations.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Qualification: 

• Doctoral degree in Law obtained from an accredited university or institution.

Certification and Professional Registrations:

•  Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate of the High Court.

Years of Experience:

• 10 Years' experience of lecturing in the field of Law at a university and  3 years' experience in a leadership position are required.

Key Competencies

• ​​​​​​​Excellent participative management and leadership skills.
• Excellent judgement, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills. 
• Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations. 
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to represent the University externally. 
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. 
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment. 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork

Advert Closing Date

• 15/1/2026