SENIOR LECTURER.2.01

Key responsibilities include the following

• The lecturing of unit-based topics in the final year LLB course, Practical Legal Studies, including developing and moderating assessments, lecturing in courses offered in the Wits School of Law and undertaking research supervision in the Wits School of Law;

• The supervision of students in the professional management of client matters and files;

• The management of the professional and administrative functions of the respective unit;

• Attending to court appearances on behalf of the Wits Law Clinic clients ;

• The hiring, training, and supervision of candidate legal practitioners; and,

• Contributing to the research output of the Wits Law Clinic.

Qualifications

The successful candidate:

• Must be enrolled on the practicing roll of the Legal Practice Council as an Attorney of the High Court; and

have a track record as a competent practitioner in the fields of either delict or labour law.

• LLM degree or relevant master’s level qualification and working towards a PhD, or already possess a PhD;

• At least six years post-admission practising experience;

• Recognised contribution to clinical legal education; and,

• Evidence of research.

Detailed Description

Additional Details

How To Apply

• Please submit a cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for outlining why you comply with the requirements.

• A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees; and

• An academic transcript, as well as certified copies of your ID document, matriculation certificate, and degree certificates

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at Vacancies - Wits University and submitting your application.

Visit the School’s website at: http://www.wits.ac.za/law/

CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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