Lecturer – Law and Justice

Job Description

• Employment Type: Full time
• Duration: 3 years convertible tenure track (CTT)
• Remuneration: $112,679 – $132,832 FTE + 17% super and annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible working)

About UNSW 

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and ranked 14th globally for law in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. Be part of our team and share our commitment to driving positive change in law and justice for the benefit of society.

Why Your Role Matters

We are currently seeking to fill multiple positions at Lecturer level (Level B) in the Faculty of Law & Justice.

As a Lecturer you will contribute to the Faculty’s teaching programs, conducting research, engaging in the activities of the Faculty and carrying out the duties of a Lecturer in your field of expertise. Appointees will be expected to develop and maintain a strong program of individual research and to participate actively in the Faculty’s research culture more generally.

We welcome applications from emerging scholars with a capacity to teach in:

• dispute resolution
• employment law
• evidence
• global & public law
• property law
• equity & trusts, and/or
• torts.

These positions report to the relevant Head of School and have no direct reports.
Positions are being offered as full-time, however there may be flexibility for the right candidate.

About you

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Law or a related discipline, and relevant work experience. A PhD is desirable.
• Capacity for high-quality research publications and clear research plans.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including an ability and interest in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School and Faculty level service and engagement activities.
• Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

To learn more about this position, and to view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit a 1-2 page document addressing how you meet the requirements of this position, together with a CV, and complete your application online before Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at 11:30pm.

Get in Touch:

Persa Tzakis
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
[email protected]

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.