Senior Lecturer

We are seeking two passionate and qualified academics to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate core law courses.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best-practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision: Supervise research projects and students within the School's programs, demonstrate and/or lead others in the responsible conduct of research, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold University values.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of these appointments to apply. We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

To be considered, please ensure you upload your Resume and Responses to the 'About You' section.

Applicants should possess a doctoral qualification in law that has either been conferred or is under examination or is in the final stages of completion.

You will demonstrate capability for and evidence of engagement in learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and the development of innovative course and program material for effective learning practices in the context of the discipline.

A commitment to excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as evidenced, for example, by teaching performance metrics and/or peer evaluation and/or awards;

A record of high-quality research, as evidenced by national and international publications;

A capacity to apply for competitive funding to support research;

A capacity to effectively supervise Higher Degree by Research students;

Evidence of established, or the potential to establish, effective and growing relationships that can promote the School within the University, the national and international legal academy, and the wider community, including industry, government and professional bodies;

A record of engaging and supporting School, Faculty, and/or University activities; and

High-level communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of the capacity to develop leadership skills.

We offer opportunities to contribute to law reform, policy development, and legal practice.

You will also be involved in the supervision of Higher Degree Research students and participate in service, citizenship, and engagement activities that support the strategic direction of the School, Faculty, and University.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.