Professor or Associate Professor

Full-Time, Continuing Appointment

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About the position

Professor or Associate Professor (x2) – Teaching + Research

Faculty of Law

Full-Time, Continuing Appointment

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As Australia's first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

The Faculty of Law at Bond University has some of the country's best law teachers and scholars delivering innovative programs using world-class teaching facilities. We are committed to providing an exceptionally high-quality learning experience characterised by a professional and practical emphasis, a global focus, small classes, and personal attention. National and international legal experts in a variety of fields contribute to the delivery of programs at the cutting edge of contemporary legal scholarship and practice.

About the person

he Faculty of Law is seeking two academics with expertise and an international reputation (preferably in property law, criminal law, and/or corporate law) to be appointed to a teaching + research position at the level of Professor or Associate Professor A or B. The academics will be inspirational legal educators with excellent academic records and who value the importance of providing law students with an exceptional learning experience, who will serve as models of integrity and professionalism, and who will contribute to the collegiality of the faculty.

The two positions will be full time continuing appointments. The specific academic level to which each academic is appointed will depend upon their demonstrated eligibility against the position descriptions and selection criteria below.

Selection criteria

Position descriptions

• Professor / Associate Professor

• Professor (Teaching + Research)

• Associate Professor A (Teaching + Research)
• Associate Professor B (Teaching + Research)

Salary details

The salaries for these positions are outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Bond University Academic

Australian Public Sector Descriptor

Salary (base) Full-time Equivalent

Plus, Superannuation per annum

Professor

Professor (Level E)

$215,265.21

12%, increasing to 17.5% after two-year probation.

Associate Professor A

Associate Professor (Level D)

$184,208.27

Associate Professor B

Associate Professor (Level D)

$168,153.03

Staff benefits include:

• Free staff car parking
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed-term Academic staff
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependants#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre, including gym, fitness classes, and pool#

Additional information

Position related enquiries can be directed to the Executive Dean, Professor Nick James, at [email protected].

Application and submission details

Applicants can apply using the Apply button. All candidates are required to Create a New Account via our candidate portal and submit the necessary supporting documents which should include your Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria above.

If any applicant requires assistance with their application submission, they should visit Applying for jobs at Bond.

Current Bond University staff should apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials from the Home dashboard, select Careers, select the role and apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 12 October 2025.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University's values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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Applications close:

12th October 2025

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