Professor/ Associate Professor

Professor/ Associate Professor (Grade P/AP)

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law invites suitably qualified candidates to join its 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, Professors and Associate Professors are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement; and institutional governance. This leadership contribution at these levels should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Professor

A PhD in Law with an LLB from a South African University, coupled with 10 years of relevant experience, where such experience includes:

• Extensive teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master’s and PhD in a university context, preferably in Public Law
• Excellent professional track record
• Excellent track record of training and mentoring of junior staff
• Excellent record of supervision of junior staff, including candidate attorneys
• Research supervision of Master’s and PhD Degrees
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline

Associate Professor

A PhD in Law with an LLB from A South African University, coupled with 7-10 years of relevant experience, where such experience includes:

• Considerable teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master’s and PhD, preferably in a university context, preferably in Procedural Law
• Being an admitted Attorney is advantageous
• Excellent track record of training and mentoring junior staff
• Strong record of supervision of junior staff, including candidate attorneys
• Research supervision of Master’s and PhD Degrees
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline

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 ***email_hidden***.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change)

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for 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 P)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1,209,763.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,546,213.00

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R987,607.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,270,054.00

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.

Closing Date: 06 July 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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.

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.