Lecturer in Marine and Antarctic Law and Policy
3 days ago
**Job no**: 501417
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Teaching Intensive
- Join a globally connected teaching and research team at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
- Contribute expertise in Marine and Antarctic law in this teaching-intensive academic role
- Part time (0.5FTE), ongoing role based in Hobart (remote working will be considered)
**About the opportunity**
This position will provide key contribution to the teaching and research activities of the Governance, Law and Humanities team in the Oceans, Ice and Climate Centre at IMAS. The successful applicant will join an active research group with strong national and international linkages and contribute to, and help develop, a distinctive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program in IMAS on Antarctic and oceans law and policy. This position is a 0.5 FTE teaching intensive one (thus attracting a 60% teaching workload), with a correspondingly reduced research load (and expectation).
**What you’ll do**:
- Coordination and teaching in IMAS undergraduate and Master's coursework programs as required, including short teaching visits to Ocean University of China and online teaching.
- Contribute to the successful supervision of Honours, Master's coursework and research higher degree students.
- Undertake high-quality research of national and international standing on Antarctic and oceans law, governance and policy, including publishing in quality academic journals.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University.
- Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
**What we’re looking for**:
- A PhD or equivalent in international law or policy relevant to the oceans and Antarctica.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the operation of the Law of the Sea, Antarctic Treaty System, marine governance and Antarctic governance.
- Capacity to develop a research program in oceans and Antarctic law.
- Demonstrated ability to teach both online and on campus.
- Capacity for short-term overseas teaching assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders in marine governance and Antarctic governance.
**Salary details**
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.
**How to Apply**
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
- Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
**Applications close Friday, 31 October 2025, 11.55pm**
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
**Advertised**: 25 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 31 Oct 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
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