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Job Description:

• The department wants to fill a vacancy at the level of lecturer within the broad areas of Metamorphic Petrology. The demonstrated potential ability to contribute towards the research within DSTI-NRF CIMERA will be considered a benefit. Apart from presenting lectures in Metamorphic Petrology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in other focus areas of UJ such as community engagement, outreach and global engagement.

Responsibilities:
 
The successful candidate must:

• Be able to lecture and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) levels.
• Be able to prepare and deliver undergraduate practical laboratory sessions.
• Be able to design, execute and evaluate assessments.
• Be prepared to travel between campuses should the need arise.
• Undertake research, and present and publish the results.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Execute general academic and administrative duties which are required within the Department of Geology or the Faculty of Science.
• Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
• Must be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Geology or related field.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English.
• Experience in lecturing metamorphic geology in undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Experience with field work in metamorphic terranes
• Experience in the use of specialised software for modelling of phase equilibria such as Thermocalc, Perplex or MAGEMin
• Experience in working with student assistants, laboratory demonstrators and tutors.
• Experience in administrative and laboratory organisation.
• Experience with Moodle (or related learning management system) and blended learning.
• Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree in Geology, or in final stages of submission.
• Postgraduate supervisory and teaching experience.
• Evidence of scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Computer literacy skills.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description

• We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Public Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting-edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high-calibre students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in and support the primary goals and objectives of the Faculty and the Department in pursuit of this vision and strategic objective.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines and modules that constitute Public Law (Environmental Law and Administrative Law).
• Supervise postgraduate students, in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books and monographs in the field of Public Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty Law and Department of Public Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ) when called upon.
• Play a role of mentor to emerging staff in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Public Law.
• Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance teaching and research scholarship.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Public Law (Environmental Law and Administrative Law).
• At least five (5) or more years' lecturing experience in the discipline of Public Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Evidence and experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the Doctoral level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion.
• An NRF Rating will serve as an advantage and a recommendation. Especially at the level of Professor.
• Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success. Especially at the level of Professor.

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development and Curriculum Transformation.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling and developing study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion pieces on matters relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning, as well as electronic assessment techniques, e.g., Blackboard and Moodle.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Public Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job Description:

• As a Lecturer within the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering, the successful candidate will undertake a range of teaching, research, and administrative duties that support the Academy, Faculty, and University in achieving their strategic goals and key performance indicators. The position requires a scholar with strong leadership potential, research productivity, cybersecurity or AI expertise, and commitment to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Overall: Perform academic, research, and associated administrative activities in the department.
• Teaching and Learning: Teach allocated modules according to the timetable and dedicate sufficient time to preparation, academic support, and curriculum development.
• Research: Conduct high-quality, ethically governed research with emphasis on sustained, accredited publications in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Administrative: Carry out all administrative duties related to teaching, assessment, research, examination moderation, and departmental processes.
• Community Engagement: Participate in activities that advance the University’s mission and benefit the broader society, with a focus on specific opportunities in cybersecurity awareness and digital literacy.
• Personal Development: Continuously develop academically and professionally in the cybersecurity domain and related fields.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, AI, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of academic experience, showing consistent contributions in teaching, supervision, and research.
• Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in one or more of the following:
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• A proven track record of international, peer-reviewed, accredited research outputs exceeding 2 DHET publication units annually over the past 3 years in AI, cyber security or related areas.
• Demonstrated excellence in both Teaching & Learning and Research, supported by formal institutional evaluation.
• Successful contribution to a Projects Day or similar academic showcase events involving senior software development or cybersecurity projects.
• Demonstrated success in offering undergraduate modules across a wide range of the computing and cybersecurity body of knowledge.
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and evaluate third-year practical project work to standards acceptable to the British Computer Society (BCS).
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and evaluate honours-year practical project work to standards acceptable to the British Computer Society (BCS).
• Experience with the BCS accreditation process or equivalent academic certification and quality assurance processes.
• Must pass a practical programming and/or security assessment as determined by the Academy.

Recommendations:

• Membership of professional bodies such as BCS, ISC², ISACA, IEEE, or ACM.
• At least five (5) years of project management or coordination in Computer Science, Informatics, AI and/or Cyber Security.
• A strong media presence or active participation in the popularisation of science, cyber safety advocacy, or public Cyber Security education.
• NRF rating (Y or C category) or clear eligibility for NRF evaluation is highly desirable.
• A proven Postgraduate supervision track record, including:
• At least one (1) Master’s student completed under the main Supervisor.
• Active co-supervision or main supervision of Doctoral students

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Proven ability to teach undergraduate modules in Computer Science, Informatics, AI and/or Cyber Security, including advanced data structures and security fundamentals using languages taught in the Academy.
• Proven ability to teach Cyber Security or AI and related modules at Honours level, including network security, cryptography, incident response, penetration testing, secure coding, or similar for security, or alternatively, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and computational intelligence for AI.
• Excellent command of English. Where English is not the home language, a formal certification of English competence may be required.
• Sufficient lecturing experience with professionally evaluated outcomes.
• Experience using Turnitin or equivalent tools for research assignment integrity checks.
• Experience managing the moderation and auditing of examination scripts at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
• Proven ability to supervise a minimum of five (5) Honours research projects to BCS standards.
• Evidence of consistently high pass rates in undergraduate modules taught.
• Willingness to undergo additional assessments, including live teaching demonstrations, programming evaluations, AI and/or cybersecurity task evaluations.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
• The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science offers the ECSA accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) programme, and the Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate programmes. The candidate will be expected to teach, perform research, supervise students and participate in services required by the Department.

Responsibilities: 

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching in Mechanical Engineering disciplines including, but are not limited to: Graphical Communication, Design, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Thermomachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy, and related areas.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in relevant Mechanical Engineering software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Mathematica, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Conduct research activities, publish in accredited peer-reviewed journals, and supervise Undergraduate and Postgraduate research projects and laboratory work.
• Participate actively in departmental academic and administrative duties, including invigilation, committee participation, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects, student work opportunities, and funding partnerships.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with the faculty and university strategic objectives.

Minimum requirements
Senior Lecturer:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration as a Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated record of accredited research outputs.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision or co-supervision.

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Established or emerging research niche aligned with departmental priorities.
• Evidence of securing or contributing to external research funding.
• Experience in ECSA accreditation or outcomes-based curriculum development.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required. 
• Ability to collaborate with industry and academic partners.
• Commitment to professional development and academic citizenship.

Minimum Requirements for Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration as a Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• Evidence of emerging research capability or publication potential.

Recommendations:

• Industry experience.
• Progress toward Doctoral qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to academic growth and professional development.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job purpose:

• To teach Community Development at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels within the ambit of the Department of Social Work and Community Development.

Responsibilities 

Teaching & Learning:

• Lecture Community Development subjects on the Bachelor, Honours and Masters programmes.
• Facilitate Community Development internship classes.

Research:

• Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited journals.

Supervision:

• Supervise Postgraduate students (Masters coursework, Masters by research and PhD).

Community Engagement:

• Be involved in community engagement.

Administration:

• Share in academic and administrative tasks commensurate with academic level.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Community Development and/or Social Work.
• Three (3) post qualifying experience of Community Development practice.
• Three (3) years’ teaching, supervision, and assessment in higher education, together with a clear teaching philosophy and evidence or examples of how this philosophy is implemented in practice.
• At least two (2) DoHET publication units with a focus on Community development theory and processes.
• Research methods.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Interpersonal and leadership.
• Teaching and other academic skills.
• Computer competencies.
• Administration.
• Supervision.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job Description:

• To teach, research, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in line with the university and the faculty’s strategy.

Responsibilities:
 
Teaching & Learning

• Maintain a portfolio of teaching activities of high-quality reputation and impact across a range of modules or within a subject area to relevant levels (undergraduate, postgraduate and/or higher research degree students through lectures, seminars, labs, and personal supervision.
• Review and incorporate new approaches to preparing, designing and delivering teaching, learning, and assessing.
• Actively engage in assessment and reflection of teaching as part of continual development.
• Lead teaching and learning at undergraduate level, using innovative teaching methods and approaches.
• Act as an external journal peer reviewer and an External Examiner.
• Contribute to the development of new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area.
• Proactively involved in developing teaching and learning skills.

Research

• Contribute to the department’s research strategy.
• Initiate interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Have a record of involvement in research and show interest of co-supervision and supervision.
• Have a track record of publications in recognised journals.
• Develop, and define own research objectives in line with departmental research strategy.
• Carry out substantive, original, and significant research which supports the departmental research activity in line with your research of interest.
• Develop methods and techniques appropriate to the type of research pursued that add to the intellectual understanding of the field.
• Develop a plan for the achievement of personal research in conjunction with the HOD/Research Leader through the relevant process.
• Conduct individual and /or collaborative research projects in a variety of settings (laboratory, creative performance, field, clinical setting)
• Maintain relevance and continual updating of knowledge and understanding in the field or specialty.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course study.
• Contribute as appropriate to the development of theory and practice in the field of research.
• Participate in Departmental activities, including Community Engagement.

Administration

• Take responsibility for organizing own activities, and for the management of allocated resources, which includes all lecturing-related work as well.
• Contribute to the organization of the wider work area, e.g., as a module leader, coordinate with others such as support staff or academic colleagues.

Community Engagement

• Liaise with industry and community organizations, e.g., regarding student placement, cooperative visits, or other activities required by the department.
• Provide advice to professional and community bodies as appropriate to the discipline.
• Actively contribute to local community & networks.
• Contribute actively to conferences and/or participate in workshops, e.g., involvement beyond the role of attendance.

Minimum requirements

• A MSc in Physics specialising in Nuclear and Theoretical Physics with added expertise in Computational Physics and DFT techniques.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• A good track record of teaching and research with the relevant specialty.

Recommendations:

• A PhD in Physics specialising in Nuclear and Theoretical Physics with added expertise in Computational Physics and DFT techniques.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty staff, students, and community members as well as organizational leaders.
• Proven experience in creating campus and community partnerships
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Innovative, proactive, and creative
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• Great writing and presentation skills
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation

Working conditions and Expectations:

• May be required to travel between campuses.
• May be required to travel nationally and internationally for research and presentations

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description:

• We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Private Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting-edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high calibre students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in and support the primary goals and objectives of the Faculty and the Department in pursuit of this vision and strategic objective.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines and modules that constitute Private Law (Contract Law; Indigenous Law and Law of Succession).
• Supervise postgraduate students, in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books and monographs in the field of Private Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty Law and Department of Private Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ) when called upon.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Private Law (Contract Law, Indigenous Law and Law of Succession).
• At least 3 to 5 years' lecturing experience in the discipline of Private Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Evidence and Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion at least on LLM level

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development and Curriculum Transformation.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling and developing study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion pieces on matters relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Blackboard and Moodle.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Private Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description:

• We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Mercantile Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting-edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high-calibre students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in and support the primary goals and objectives of the Faculty and the Department in pursuit of this vision and strategic objective.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines and modules that constitute Mercantile Law (Commercial Law or Tax Law).
• Supervise postgraduate students in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books, and monographs in the field of Mercantile Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty of Law and Department of Mercantile Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ), when called upon.
• Play a mentorship role to emerging staff in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Mercantile Law.
• Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance teaching and research scholarship.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Mercantile Law (Intellectual Property Law or Business Enterprises Law).
• At least five (5) years of lecturing experience in the discipline of Mercantile Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Evidence and Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion.
• Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success.

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development and curriculum transformation.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling and developing study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion pieces on discipline-related matters.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations.
• An NRF rating will serve as an advantage.
• Candidates from designated groups (black South Africans and women) are especially encouraged to apply.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning, as well as electronic assessment techniques, e.g., Moodle.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Mercantile Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description:

• We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Mercantile Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting-edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high-calibre students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in and support the primary goals and objectives of the Faculty and the Department in pursuit of this vision and strategic objective.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines and modules that constitute Mercantile Law (Commercial Law).
• Supervise postgraduate students in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books, and monographs in the field of Mercantile Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty of Law and Department of Mercantile Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ), when called upon.
• Play a mentorship role to emerging staff in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Mercantile Law.
• Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance teaching and research scholarship.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters degree in Mercantile Law (Commercial Law).
• Adequate publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the Master’s level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion.

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development and curriculum transformation.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling and developing study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion pieces on discipline-related matters.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Candidates from designated groups (black South Africans and women) are especially encouraged to apply.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning, as well as electronic assessment techniques, e.g., Moodle.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Mercantile Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Practical Business Law. The Department of Practical Business Law is dynamic and offers a variety of service modules to various faculties within the university. These modules are affiliated with professional bodies. Currently, the department offers Commercial Law related modules to the College of Business and Economics as well as the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. The department has a presence on the Soweto Campus, Bunting Road Campus and Doornfontein Campus.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate accomplished skills in teaching law to non-law students, especially since this will be the core of his or her teaching activities. However, the candidate may be required to teach modules in the LLB or LLM programs. From a research perspective, the candidate must specialise in a Commercial Law related field. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to teach on any of the university’s campuses as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, develop, manage and design study material for modules in the department.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Be actively involved in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities, and community service.
• Committed to self-development and demonstrate such development by excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic leadership.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
• Manage the tutor program.

Minimum requirements

• In possession of an LLM degree (NQF level 9) in a commercial law related field.
• Where not in possession of a LLD degree, an undertaking to obtain such degree within a reasonable time.
• A track record of teaching commercial law subjects to non-law students.
• Research with a commercial law focus.
• Accredited research output with a commercial law focus; and
• Expertise in relevant approaches and methods in teaching including in an online environment.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a presentation to the faculty and its stakeholders on a topic determined by the faculty.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of university and faculty policies, rules, and regulations.
• An LLD degree (NQF level 10) in a commercial law related field will be an added advantage.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision; and
• Peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and community members as well as organisational leaders.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Accomplished writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.
• Enthusiasm and passion for Teaching, Research and Community Engagement.
• Experience in teaching and learning and assessment in an online environment.

Deadline:5th April,2026

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Job description:

• The Department of Commercial Accounting is a dynamic department aimed at developing Accountant professionals and future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting-edge subject development and research. The Department is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor to join its dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in Accounting-related fields and stimulating multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Organising and administering international conferences.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting-related fields.
• A research track record in recognised journals and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting.
• Extensive experience in organising and administering international conferences.

Recommendations:

• Multidisciplinary research focus.
• Extensive experience in education.
• Experience with Postdoctoral Research Fellows/having been a Postdoctoral Fellow one-self.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Analytical and critical thinking.

Deadline:5th April,2026