Senior Lecturer in Law
Senior Lecturer in Law
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Job Description
The University of Newcastle is a top 1% university globally and ranked in the top 40 worldwide for impact. With a proud history of excellence in education and research we are committed to addressing realworld challenges and fostering equity social justice and community engagement. We serve over 36000 students across our campuses in Newcastle the Central Coast Sydney and Singapore.
The School of Law and Justice ranked among the worlds top 200 law schools is nationally and internationally recognised for its innovative teaching impactful research and commitment to advancing social justice through legal education.
About the Role
We are seeking two Senior Lecturers to join our Law discipline:
- One ongoing role
- One fixedterm contract to February 2029
As a Senior Lecturer you will play a key role in shaping the student experience advancing impactful research and fostering meaningful connections with industry and community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead or collaborate on highquality research aligned with the Universitys strategic priorities securing external funding and publishing in highquality refereed journals.
- Design and deliver innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on practicebased learning and technologyenhanced delivery.
- Foster strong connections with industry government and professional networks to enhance research impact and student outcomes.
- Supervise honours and higher degree research (HDR) students and contribute to a supportive research environment.
- Provide academic leadership through curriculum development and academic governance.
These roles are based at the Universitys NUspace building in Newcastles CBD (on Awabakal and Worimi land) with opportunities to teach online and at other campuses on occasion.
Why Join Us
Our law program is distinguished by its focus on clinical legal education social justice and responsiveness to contemporary legal a regional university with a global outlook we maintain strong partnerships with the local legal profession offering opportunities to make an impact.
- Leading Facilities: NUspace a stateoftheart teaching and learning precinct in the heart of Newcastles CBD
- Research Excellence: Work alongside leading scholars across diverse areas includingenvironmental law health law and international law.
- Global Recognition: Be part of a globally recognised institution that values equity diversity and inclusion.
- Newcastle Lifestyle: Live and work in a coastal city known for its natural beauty cultural vibrancy and relaxed familyfriendly lifestylejust two hours from Sydney.
- Remuneration & Benefits:
- Salary: Academic Level C $143602 $165586 plus 17% superannuation.
- Relocation support including visa assistance for international candidates.
- Benefits:Extra paid leave (16 days annually) structured career development and training staff discounts wellness programs and more (see ourbenefits at a glance).
About You
You will bring:
- A PhD in Law or a related discipline.
- Established record of highquality research publications and successful research funding.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising honours and HDR students with a focus on timely completions.
- Proven ability to deliver highquality teaching and engage in curriculum development.
- Strong leadership skills in learning and teaching activities including course coordination and program convening.
- Outstanding performance in internal and external engagement activities.
Desirable Criteria:
- Ability to teach compulsory subjects within the Law curriculum.
- Strong partnerships with the legal profession industry and government.
- Experience in clinical legal education or experiential learning models.
You can find the complete position description including all essential and desirable selection criteria on our website.
Our University
For over 60 years the University of Newcastle has built a reputation for excellence in education and research. With a strong focus on equity interdisciplinary collaboration and developing sociallyoriented leaders we offer a dynamic environment for academic growth.
The University of Newcastle is proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieveSAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditationfor gender equity diversity and inclusion (GEDI).
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students and communities
How to Apply
Please click Apply to be redirected to our website where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.
Your application must include:
- Your ORCID ID.
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
- A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
- Cover Letter: Maximum 1 page outlining your interest in the role and indicating whether you are interested in ongoing fixedterm contract opportunities or both.
- Statement: Maximum 4 pages addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as listed in the position description.
4. Your CV: Maximum 5 pages tailored to your discipline.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 9th June 2025 (AEST)
You can find more details about our application process here.
Contact Us
Position Enquiries:For further information about this role please contact: Professor Belinda Bennett Head of School and Dean Schoolof Law and Justice or
Fortechnical supportoralternative submission pathways please contact: Jenny Newell Talent Acquisition Specialist.or
** Please notewe do not accept email applications.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
