Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Faculty of Law_Public Law at University of Cape Town

Candidates suitable for appointment as a Lecturer must have:

• At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law. Working towards the completion of a PhD would be an advantage.
• Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience; and
• Evidence of research skills in the relevant area of law, as well as academic publications.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a Senior Lecturer must have:

• At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law and working towards the completion of a PhD. A PhD would be an advantage.
• Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience; 
• Evidence of ability to effectively supervise academic research, including postgraduate student projects;
• An established research record with publications in the relevant field of law; and
• Evidence of active contribution to Department-level administration (or equivalent).

Candidates suitable for appointment as an Associate Professor must have:

• A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
• Substantial lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
• Demonstrable capacity to supervise at a postgraduate level;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Associate Professor;
• Solid evidence of administrative experience; and
• Track record of socially responsive activities.

Candidates suitable for appointment as Professor must have:

• A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
• Extensive lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
• An established record of postgraduate supervision;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Professor;
• Solid evidence of academic leadership; and
• Strong track record of socially responsive activities.

Responsibilities include (as appropriate to the relevant level of appointment):

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Department of Public Law focusing on the relevant area of law as required by the Department.
• Supervising a cohort of Master’s and doctoral students.
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output.
• Providing academic leadership in the Department of Public Law generally, including curriculum development.
• Contributing to university, faculty and departmental activities and administrative responsibilities.