Lecturer: Department of Public Law

Job Details

• Expires 31 October 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: RG03/281/1024
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: October 18th

Background to Position

Lecturer: Department of Public Law

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Law

Department of Public Law

Lecturer: Department of Public Law

Ref. RG03/281/1024

Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.

The Faculty of Law is looking to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Law. The main responsibility of the incumbent will be to contribute to excellence in the Faculty of Law. The incumbent will lecture in Public International Law and one or more additional specialised areas of law such as Constitutional Law, Interpretation of Statutes, and Legal Philosophy, but may also be required to fulfil further teaching responsibilities within the Department and Faculty, considering relevant factors. The incumbent will furthermore conduct research, which includes a focus on Public International Law, and provide postgraduate supervision in specialised areas of law covered by the Department, specifically in Public International Law. The incumbent must also contribute to the administrative functioning of the Faculty, and perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

The Department of Public Law is responsible for teaching several of the core modules in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Law, including Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, Public International Law, Legal Philosophy, Interpretation of Statutes, Public Procurement Law, Integrated Legal Studies, Criminal Law, and matters related to the Criminal Justice System. The Department places emphasis on quality teaching and postgraduate supervision in these areas. The Department also has a strong focus on research and social impact. 

Job Description

Duties:

• Lecturing undergraduate modules in die Department of Public Law, including Public International Law as well as, but not limited to, Interpretation of Statutes and/or Legal Philosophy.
• Actively researching, writing and publishing in the assigned field(s) of law, with a focus on Public International Law.
• Postgraduate supervision in Public International Law and other specialised areas covered by the Department.
• Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Department and Faculty.
• Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

Recommendations:

• An LLD in Public Law.
• A strong interest in research.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Postgraduate training, research, publications, or teaching experience in Public International Law.
• Legal practical experience.
• Multilingualism.
• Strong academic record.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• An LLM with a relevant undergraduate degree in law.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date:

31 October 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof BV Slade, Head of the Department of Public Law, on 021 808 3195, or at bvslade@sun.ac.za 

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 / 021 938 9636 or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment. 

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.