Senior Lecturer

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Mercantile Law Job Title Senior Lecturer Post Level Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Job Type Academic - Univen Funded Closing Date 31/7/2026 Job Requirements SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER (TWO POSITIONS)

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

Academic Route

• A Doctor of Laws (LLD) or PhD in Law in a relevant field (preferably Mercantile Law or Private Law).
• At least: five (5) years’ teaching experience in a higher education institution, or seven (7) years’ relevant professional experience.
• A minimum of three (3) publications in accredited journals and/or book chapters/books.
• Evidence of research, teaching, and postgraduate supervision in Mercantile Law and/or Private Law.

Professional Route

• A Master of Laws (LLM) degree in a relevant field of law (no other Master’s degrees will be considered).
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate:
  • Proof of admission required.
  • Proof of pupillage or practical legal training required (for advocates).
  • Letter of good standing from the relevant professional body required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ post-admission experience as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Demonstrated legal practice, teaching, research, or advisory experience in Mercantile Law and/or Private Law.
• Applicants must have a clear professional focus aligned with legal practice.

Note:

Appointments through the professional route are on a five-year contract, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position upon obtaining a doctoral qualification during the contract period.

Lecturer

Academic Route

• A Master of Laws (LLM) degree in a relevant field of law.
• Two (2) years’ teaching experience in a higher education institution, or Five (5) years’ relevant professional experience.
• Submission of a teaching or professional portfolio.
• Evidence of positive student evaluations.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Professional Route

• A Master of Laws (LLM) degree in a relevant field of law.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate:
• Proof of admission required.
• Proof of pupillage or practical legal training required (for advocates).
• Letter of good standing required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post-admission experience.
• Good communication skills.

Candidate with post-graduate experience will have an added advantage

Key Performance Areas / Duties

• Teach undergraduate modules such as:
  • Consumer Law
  • Company Law / Corporate Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Property Law
  • Family Law
  • Law of Persons
  • Law of Succession and Deceased Estates
  • International Trade Law
  • Banking Law
  • Tax Law
  • Law of Delict
  • Information Technology and Cyber Law
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in Mercantile Law and/or Private Law.
• Provide academic leadership within the Department.
• Participate in:
  • Curriculum development
  • Programme coordination
  • Community engagement initiatives
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with academic institutions and the legal profession.

Critical Competencies

• Strong grounding in Mercantile Law and Private Law.
• Ability to integrate legal theory with professional practice.
• Excellent teaching, communication, and supervision skills.
• Capacity to contribute to practice-oriented legal education.