Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused)

• Full-timeor part time (negotiable 0.4 1.0 FTE)continuing position

• Salary Academic LevelB 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at theMelbourne CBDcampusbut may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
TheLecturer Law (ACDF Education Focused)specialisesin educational practice and scholarship and is expected to focus on delivering teaching and learning in the discipline of law.More specifically theLecturer Law (ACDF Education Focused)isresponsible forcarrying out teaching activities within undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Law and formaintainingand advancing their scholarly research and professional capabilities relevant to their work in the School of Law.

TheLecturer Law (ACDF EducationFocused) willbe requiredto teach and conduct classes in the Priestley courses asand otherwise in law courses relevant to their field ofexpertise and toassistin the academic and administrative consultative and coordination tasks involved with these courses.

Academics withexpertisein any of the Priestley 11 subject areas (contracts torts evidence civil procedure equity and trusts constitutional and administrative law company property lawethicsand professional responsibility) should apply.

Expertisein the fields of family law wills and probate Indigenous people and the law law and technology commercial law is desirable.

TheLecturer Law (ACDF Education Focused) isalso expected to actively promote the program byestablishingand maintaining membershipslinksand partnerships with academic industry and professional communities.TheLecturer Law (ACDF Education Focused) isexpected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area orspecialisation.TheLecturer Law (ACDF EducationFocused) willbe responsible forcourse coordination. Experience in coordination course design assessment design and team management is desirable.

TheLecturer Law (ACDF EducationFocused) isexpected to haveexpertisein using educational technologies in delivery of legal education and/or be engaged in research on the intersection of law and technology.

To be successful in this position youwillhave:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels including online delivery and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake course coordination and course development.

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively withstudentsespecially on issues related to effective learning.

• Ambition to engage at the forefront of ed tech and research in technology and/or law and social justice.

• Emergingtrack recordand recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areasevidencedby publications development of new research initiatives competitive research funding and industry links.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise higherdegreeby research candidates.

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higherdegreeby research candidatesstaffand industry together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  

ACDF Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• becurrentlyengaged by RMIT on a Casual Academic Employee appointment

• not have held a continuing academic position in an Australian university in thepreviousthree (3) years

• have at least 12 months of casual academic teaching experience within the past two years; and

• be able to provide verification to support the above criteria.
  

Qualifications

• Mandatory for Level A:Minimum 4 years of tertiary studyor equivalent qualifications and experience. PhD preferred.

• Mandatory for Level B:PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
  

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About theCollege

RMIT University has a reputation for excellence in education providing high qualityindustry responsiveprograms and conducting research relevant locally and globally.

The College of Business and Law is one of the largest business and law schools in the Asia Pacific region and delivers industry-engaged legal and business education and applied research that spark ambition and new perspectives with a particular focus on technology and social impact Attracting over 31000 business and law students programs are delivered in Melbourne Vietnam and via significant teaching partnerships in Singapore China and Indonesia.

RMITs location in the heart of a major Australian city ensures that the education provided can beclosely linkedto professional and industry needs. RMIT College of Business and Law has a proud history of providing programs that meet the evolving needs of students and industry.

Programs incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL)whichmeans that our students are work-ready by the time they graduate. This embedded industry perspective places them ahead of their competitors in the job market andprovidesan invaluable opportunity to start developing social and professional networks during their RMIT studies. For more information please visit:

College of Business and Law - RMIT University

ToApply
PleasesubmityourCVandcoveringletteraddressingthe Key Selection Criteriaforthis position by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

In your cover letter pleaseindicate:

• Your preference for full-time or part-time employment (negotiable between 0.4 1.0 FTE).

• If applying for a part-time role specify your preferred time fraction (e.g. 0.4 FTE 0.6 FTE etc.).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactLauren Hesslervia email

Position Description - Lecturer Law (ACDF Education Focused)