Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (Faculty of Law: Department of Public Law) at University of Johannesburg

Job description
Faculty and Departmental Synopsis:

• The Faculty of Law is one of seven faculties and colleges of the University of Johannesburg. The faculty has four active research centres, namely the Centre for Banking Law (CBL), the Centre for International and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law (CICLASS), the Centre for Private International Law in Emerging Economies (RC-PILEC), and the South Africa Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights and International Law (SAIFAC). These research centres produce publications, arrange seminars and submit reports to national and international bodies. The National Research Foundation (NRF) renewed the Research Chair in International Law under the NRF: South African Research Chairs initiative for another cycle of five years. The Faculty of Law strives to impart more than conceptual and normative theories and principles of law. An ethos of “to be” as opposed merely “to know” is what makes an appreciable difference in our graduates: a difference that will equip them with the essentials of what is required to be able to solve problems as legal practitioners, members of the corporate world, holders of public office and citizens. 
• The Department of Public Law offers accredited undergraduate programmes and postgraduate programmes. It is situated on the Auckland Park campus. The department is searching for a vibrant and dynamic diverse scholar who is passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the department and the academic, social and economic impact of the teaching and research programmes of the department and the Centre for International and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law (CICLASS). 
• The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is a Department of Higher Education and Training nationally funded programme that involves recruiting a new cohort of young academics. The programme is transformative in nature, and priority is given to designated candidates. Candidates must be 40 years or younger. The programme enables nGAP appointments to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities and requires the incumbent to register for their doctoral degree or postdoctoral studies.
• Apart from presenting lectures in Social Security Law to undergraduate and postgraduate students, the appointee will be expected to actively conduct research, supervise postgraduate students and be involved in the other activities of the department.

Responsibilities:

• In line with the Department of Higher Education and Training's nGAP, the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make an appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Public Law. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations.

 The successful candidate will be required to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the department, including administrative duties, and teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Public Law.
 
In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African law in English at the undergraduate level.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Organise and conduct practical sessions for the students.
• Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
• Establish their own research niche in Social Protection and Social Security Law and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles and research activities of the Faculty’s Centre for International and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law (CICLASS).
• Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the department and faculty.
• Enrol for a doctoral degree in law and to obtain such a degree in a reasonable time, if not already held
• Supervise LLB writing projects and supervise LLM minor dissertations.
• May be required to teach on any of the University’s campuses.
• Committed to self-development.

Minimum requirements

• LLM in Labour and Social Security Law with a minimum average of 70% or a relevant doctoral degree and obtained a minimum of 70% in their Master's.
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement will be beneficial.
• Commitment to teaching social protection and social security law to undergraduate students

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a Department and Faculty.

Recommendations:

• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
• A track record of postgraduate research supervision and publications
• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Teaching experience.
• Registration with a professional body (desirable).
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously

Deadline:10th August,2025