Professor​/Associate Professor​/Senior Lecturer​/Lecturer: Department of Private Law

Department Overview

The Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University is looking to fill a vacancy in the Department of Private Law. The incumbent will lecture primarily in Children’s Rights and Family Law, conduct research in these areas, supervise postgraduate students, and contribute to administrative duties. The role may also include teaching other modules as required.

• Lecturing in Children’s Rights and Family Law, and other law modules
• Actively researching, writing, and publishing in the assigned field(s) of law.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Faculty.
• Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

• LLD or an appropriate PhD in Private law (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor, or Senior Lecturer).
• An established record of publication in accredited law journals (for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor); at least some publications in accredited law journals (for appointment as Senior Lecturer); or a demonstrated aptitude for research (for appointment as Lecturer).
• Experience in postgraduate mentorship and supervision (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer).
• Experience in undergraduate teaching (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer) or exposure to the teaching of undergraduate students (for appointment as Lecturer).

• A strong interest in research.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Experience teaching Family Law and/or Children’s Rights at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Postgraduate qualification(s) focusing on Family Law and/or Children’s Rights.
• Legal practical experience.
• Multilingualism.
• NRF rating.
• Strong academic record.

The University is committed to employment equity, and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Commencement Date: 01-Jan-2027
Closing Date: 06-Jul-2026

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