University of Cape Town Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Recruitment 2026

University of Cape Town Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Recruitment 2026

The University of Cape Town invites applications for a permanent academic position at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level in the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law.

The appointment will contribute to teaching and research across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Recruitment Overview

Institution: University of Cape Town
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Department: Private Law
Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference ID: 1390
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Areas of Specialisation

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with expertise in:

• Foundations of South African Law

• Persons and Family Law

• Contract Law

About the Role

The selected candidate will contribute to the Department’s academic programmes through teaching, research, student supervision, and institutional service.

Candidates should demonstrate strong academic potential and a critical and comparative approach to legal scholarship.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed academic may be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law courses

• Conduct and publish high-quality legal research

• Supervise student research and dissertations

• Contribute to curriculum development

• Participate in departmental and faculty activities

• Support academic administration and institutional initiatives

• Build national and international academic collaborations

Candidate Profile

Applicants should possess:

• Relevant academic qualifications in Law

• Teaching or research experience appropriate to the appointment level

• Expertise in one or more areas of Private Law

• Strong research and publication potential

• Excellent communication and student-engagement skills

• Commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and inclusion

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UCT Jobs portal using the relevant internal or external applicant link.

Applicants may be required to submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Academic certificates

• Research and publication details

• Teaching portfolio

• Referee information

• Other supporting documents requested by the university

Important Date

Last date to apply: 31 July 2026

Candidates should review the complete official advertisement before submitting their application.

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