Senior Lecturer/Lecturer at University of Venda

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.