Associate Professor (LA.06.3)

Wits University • Johannesburg, Gauteng • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

Brief Description

Brief Posting description:

The successful candidates will be expected to supervise Wits law students in assisting clients, manage the delict and labour law units of the Wits Law Clinic and actively contribute to the Wits School of Law as a practising attorney and academic in the Wits School of Law.

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 supervisio...