University of Western Cape·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
-Closes 20 Dec 2026
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty of Law.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key duties:
Conduct research, publish in accredited journals, and promote research activities
Co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Law
Work closely with the Director to advance the strategic objectives of CLIA
Manage the social media pages of CLIA, including updating its webpages
Assist with organising webinars, seminars, conferences and similar events
Lecture in legal pluralism related modules, primarily at postgraduate level
Minimum Requirements
A master's degree in legal pluralism or a related field, with evidence of advanced progress towards a doctoral degree in this field
Two years of teaching or tutoring experience
One DHET-accredited publication
Evidence of active involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the field of legal pluralism
Evidence of involvement in administrative duties such as course coordination, curriculum planning, or committee work
Evidence of early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks beyond the immediate institutional context
The following will serve as a strong advantage:
A completed doctoral degree in legal pluralism or a related field
Evidence of research supervision experience
Evidence of successful project management
Evidence of further peer reviewed research publications
Evidence of winning grants or competitive scholarships
Competencies required:
Ability to liaise with stakeholders in government, academia and civil society
Ability to work independently and within a team in a multicultural environment
Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to dynamic work circumstances
Ability to develop manuscripts for publication in accredited, high impact journals
Experience in organising and facilitating online and face-to-face academic events