Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Law

Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Law

• An exciting opportunity to contribute to the UWA Law School’s teaching and research, teaching into the School’s undergraduate law majors, professional qualifying degree (the Juris Doctor), and law Masters programs.
• Full time ongoing position.
• Salary range: Level A: $72,780 - $97,946 p.a or Level B: $102,983 - $121,864 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

UWA Law School

Established in 1927, UWA Law School is the fifth oldest Law School in Australia and is Western Australia’s premier Law School.  We have a long and proud history of academic excellence, providing a broad range of education programs and leading research projects with impact. We are committed to contributing to our local, national and international communities with the continuing valued support of our alumni and national and international partners.

The Law School comprises over fifty scholars engaged in teaching and research in law, socio-legal studies and criminology. Continually evolving to meet current and future challenges, we have particular focus on internationalisation and multi-disciplinarily. Faculty have been drawn from top universities around the world including Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa and have broad ranging expertise delivering quality teaching programs.

Scholars within the Law School are engaged in a diverse range of legal and socio-legal research areas covering public, private, international and domestic law, as well as law and society, justice studies and criminology. Our research projects are focused on producing valuable scholarship with real-world impact through a variety of written outputs (books, journal articles, research reports, submissions) as well as through conferences, public lectures, workshops and seminars.

Indigenisation of the Juris Doctor

In 2018, the UWA Law School launched its Indigenisation of the Juris Doctor project. Through this project, the UWA Law School is incorporating Indigenous cultures, knowledges and perspectives throughout Juris Doctor degree.

This project is responding to the now widely recognised need to meaningfully incorporate Indigenous knowledges into the Australian law curriculum. At the same time, it aligns with the importance of understanding Indigenous peoples and knowledges that is fast being embedded into Australian workplaces through Indigenous engagement strategies such as Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs). 

The Indigenisation of the Juris Doctor  project will have immense benefits for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous law students, and will better equip UWA Law graduates to succeed in their chosen careers.

About the opportunity

If selected as the successful appointee, you will contribute to the Law School’s teaching programs, including its flagship Juris Doctor. In particular, you will be expected to contribute to leading the Law School’s Indigenisation of the JD project . 

You will also be expected to research, undertake research engagement activities and begin to develop a research profile appropriate for an academic in your field of expertise and at your level of appointment.

In addition, you will be required to contribute, both internally and externally, to the Law School and broader University and external community.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a professional Law degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor).
• Completion of or enrolment a postgraduate study in Law (desirable for Level B).
• Progress towards or willingness to enrol in PhD, or equivalent, in Law.
• Experience and/or expertise in Indigenous legal issues.
• Experience in teaching Law (for Level B).
• A understanding of Indigenous cultures, knowledges and perspectives.
• An emerging research profile or willingness to develop a research profile in area of expertise.
• The ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels.
• Evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity.
• The ability to liaise and effectively communicate both in writing and orally to a wide range of audiences, including students, colleagues, relevant sections of nthe community, professional bodies, government departments and other external organisations.
• Evidence of high level interpersonal skills.

Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as per section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:   507750.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: Tuesday, 9 November 2021

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:12 Oct 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:09 Nov 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time