Job ID: 313300

Lecturer, Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law

Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Apply by: 02 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis

Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria invites applications for the position of Lecturer at the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law. The Centre is an academic department and NGO at the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria. The University's commitment to quality makes it one of the top research universities in the country and gives it a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in human rights law at postgraduate level; developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes; publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals; participating in national and international conferences within the research focus areas; supervising postgraduate master's students within the research focus areas; performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature); community engagement in relation to the research focus areas; and representing the Centre on Faculty and other committees as assigned.

Minimum requirements: At least a master's degree with specialisation in Human Rights or other related fields; at least one accredited or peer-reviewed quality publication output or any publication of a scholarly nature, demonstrating the candidate's potential to develop.

Required competencies: Ability to work in a team; ability to work under pressure; good language and communication skills.

Added advantages: Registration for, or progress with, doctoral studies will be a strong recommendation; relevant tertiary or vocational teaching experience or post-qualification experience in the legal profession or related field; experience in or exposure to postgraduate supervision; knowledge of disability law, women's rights, climate change and other related fields; fund raising experience; relevant academic administration experience.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

CLOSING DATE: 02 September 2026

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP. In applying for this post, please attach: a cover letter; a comprehensive UP template CV detailing academic and professional qualifications as well as a full employment history; certified copies of qualifications; and names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom the University has permission to contact. CLOSING DATE: 02 September 2026. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Enquiries: Sarah Matseke (Sarah.matseke@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Prof Nkatha Murungi (nkathamurungi@up.ac.za) for enquiries relating to the post content. Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
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