Professor / Associate Professor (Faculty of Law : Department of Private Law)

University of JohannesburgCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

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Job description

University of Johannesburg invites applications for a Faculty of Law position. The Department specializes in Private Law, including Property Law, Indigenous Law and Law of Succession.

The University is guided by the UJ Strategy 2035, emphasizing Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.”

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Advert status : Online

Apply by : 2 November 2025

Position Summary : Permanent, market‑related remuneration, open to all. Location : Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

Job Description : Prospective employees will be assessed in line with the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 and the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The successful candidate will support faculty and department goals, deliver high‑caliber teaching, and produce cutting‑edge research in Private Law.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Private Law (Property Law; Indigenous Law; Law of Succession).
Supervise postgraduate students’ dissertations and theses.
Conduct and publish research in accredited journals, book chapters, books and monographs.
Assume administrative and committee roles within the Faculty of Law and the Department.
Mentor emerging staff in the Faculty and Department.
Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives to advance teaching and research scholarship.
Participate in community engagement initiatives for societal impact.

Minimum Requirements

Doctoral degree in Private Law (Property Law; Indigenous Law; Law of Succession).

Minimum 5 years of lecturing experience in Private Law.

Strong publication record in reputable journals, book chapters and books.

Commitment to research‑led teaching, research and innovation.

Sound communication skills in English.

Experience supervising postgraduate students to completion.

NRF rating and research grant success are advantages, especially for Professorship.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.

Good planning, organisational and ICT integration skills.

Ability to administer large undergraduate modules.

Teamwork, punctuality, and integrity.

Knowledge of Private Law sub‑fields and innovative, proactive approach.

Recommendations

Ability to teach large groups of students.

Experience lecturing undergraduates and curriculum development.

Familiarity with blended learning and media engagement.

Knowledge of university policies, rules and regulations.

Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Prof Charles Maimela (Executive Dean, Faculty of Law) – Tel :

Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) – Tel :

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