Lecturer (One Post), Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF LAW CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS POST TITLE: LECTURER (One Post) In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in human rights law at postgraduate level;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Participate in national and international conferences within the research focus areas;
• Supervising postgraduate master’s students within the research focus areas;
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Community engagement in relation to the research focus areas;
• Representing the Centre on Faculty and other committees as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* At least a master’s degree with specialisation in Human Rights or other related fields;

• At least one accredited or peer reviewed quality publications output or any publication of a scholarly nature, demonstrating the candidate’s potential to develop

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good language and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:* Registration for, or progress with, doctoral studies will be a strong recommendation;

• Relevant tertiary or vocational teaching experience or post-qualification experience in the legal profession or related field, will be a strong recommendation;
• Experience in or exposure to postgraduate supervision will be to candidate’s advantage;
• Knowledge of disability law, women’s rights, climate change and other related fields
• Fund raising experience
• Relevant academic administration experience will be a recommendation.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za

In applying for this post, please attach:* A cover letter;

• A comprehensive UP template CV detailing academic and professional qualifications, as well as a full employment history;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;

CLOSING DATE: 02 September 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: contact person, Sarah Matseke; Sarah.matseke@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and contact person, Prof Nkatha Murungi nkathamurungi@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.