The Faculty of Law invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), the creation of knowledge (research), and community engagement, recognising that these responsibilities are executed differently across the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level.

In addition, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement; and contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution at these levels should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements
Lecturer: 

• At least an LLM degree preceded by a LLB degree from a South African university.
• Some teaching experience, where such experience may include tutoring and facilitation experience.
• Ability and interest to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Mercantile Law, where such may include but are not limited to competition law, company law, commercial law, tax law, banking law and IP law.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research, which may include research outputs, conference attendance and presentations, supervision of fourth-year LLB research papers, and supervision of LLM students, would be an advantage.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• For those applicants who have NOT pursued an academic career trajectory, no research supervision required

Senior Lecturer: 

• At least an LLD/PhD (Law) degree preceded by an LLM and LLB degree from a South African university.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a university.
• Ability and interest to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Mercantile Law, where such may include but are not limited to competition law, company law, tax law, commercial law, banking law and IP law.
• Evidence of demonstrable research experience, which may include research outputs, conference attendance and presentations and supervision of postgraduate students to completion.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• For those applicants who have NOT pursued an academic career trajectory, information and evidence must be provided of:
  • Good professional track record.
  • Strong track record of training and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Supervision of junior staff, including candidate attorneys.
  • Research supervision at the Master's level is required.
  • Emerging national profile in the discipline.
  • Demonstrated research supervision ability, for example, as a research project editor and research coordinator of relevant legal research.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade L):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R667,972.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R872,722.00

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R826,332.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1,069,564.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. 

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies. 

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are: 
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.