Academic Positions: Private, Criminal Or Commercial Law

Role type: Full-time; Continuing (permanent) positions Faculty: Melbourne Law School Salary: Level B: AUD $122,212 - $145,121 p.a.
or Level C: AUD $149,701 - $172,613 p.a.
or plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme) Contribute to world-class legal research
Apply now to join a leading law school and make a significant impact in legal education and research
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
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Your next career opportunity As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer at Melbourne Law School, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative legal research and help shape the next generation of legal professionals.
You will teach in the Melbourne Juris Doctor and Law Masters programmes, supervise research students, and engage in impactful scholarship.
This role provides a chance to further your academic career in a supportive and collegial environment while making meaningful contributions to the field of law.

Your responsibilities will include:
Teach and Develop Curriculum: Deliver engaging lectures and seminars in the JD and MLM programmes, develop course materials, and contribute to curriculum design.
Conduct Impactful Research: Undertake high-quality research, publish in leading journals, and contribute to the school's research profile.
Supervise and Mentor: Guide students in their research projects at JD, LLM, or Ph D levels.
Engage with the Community: Participate in knowledge transfer activities and establish partnerships at local, national, and global levels.
You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated legal academic with a strong foundation in law, proven teaching experience, and a passion for producing high-quality research in areas such as private, criminal or commercial law.
You will also:
Hold a first degree in law from a common law jurisdiction.
A Ph D or equivalent completed in a relevant discipline, in an area of private, criminal or commercial law; namely, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Corporations Law, Criminal Law, Equity & Trusts, Legal Ethics, Property, Remedies and Torts.
Exceptionally, professional experience in a relevant area of law in addition to a Master of Laws qualification may be considered a substitute for a Ph D.

Potential to achieve the highest levels of scholarship in legal research, demonstrated at least in part by publications of high quality.
Teaching expertise preferably as the seminar leader, lecturer and/or coordinator in a complete subject in law, and demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver seminars and lectures and contribute to other teaching activities.
In addition to the criteria outlined above for Level B, successful applicants for Senior Lecturer must also demonstrate:
A publication record in law that is nationally recognised as being influential in expanding knowledge in private, criminal or commercial law with a trajectory demonstrating capacity to undertake research of international significance.
Evidence of high-quality teaching experience.
Evidence of successful leadership and service contributions to University (including faculty) administration.
Relevant professional experience and networks.
A sound understanding of legal education pedagogy.
Experience with deploying relevant education technologies (e.g., online learning management systems and applications to support interactive learning activities) to support student learning, engagement and participation, and alternative modes of teaching.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page Your new team - "Melbourne Law School " Melbourne Law School is Australia's first all-graduate law faculty.
Melbourne Law School was the first faculty in Australia to teach law, and awarded this country's first law degrees.
The Law School is now fully graduate with its Juris Doctor for admission to practice recognised as a high-level qualification in Australia and beyond.
Coupled with the unrivalled excellence of the Melbourne Law Masters and its excellent Research Higher Degree programs, the Law School offers a unique opportunity for the integration of scholarship and teaching.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.
To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 *** or send an email titled ' Reasonable Adjustments' to **********@unimelb.edu.au.
You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at *******@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University - what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Join Us and unlock your career potential Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 6th October at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-003806 Academic Positions Education & Research in Private, Criminal or Commercial Law_PD.pdf

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