Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law TF

• Law School

• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50

• An opportunity to join the oldest and most prestigious law school in Queensland on a continuing basis

• Candidates interested in Commercial Law (including Consumer Protection), Property Law, Trusts and Equity, Contract Law, Evidence, International Trade Law, and/or Law and Technology are encouraged to apply

• Based at our picturesque and Vibrant St Lucia Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

About This Opportunity 

The primary purpose of this position is to teach into one or more of the undergraduate core law courses, which are mandated as ‘Prescribed Areas of Knowledge’ required for admission to legal practice (known as the ‘Priestley 11’), as well as into other programs offered by the School. This will include the development, practice, evaluation and communication of improved pedagogies, learning processes, curricula, policies and learning materials.

You will engage in activities that shape the culture of teaching excellence in the Law School, and at UQ, by enhancing the teaching practices of peers, engaging with policy work in teaching and learning, and/or effectively demonstrating educational leadership. (As the focus of the role is on teaching practice and teaching impact, this position may or may not involve traditional research outputs and external funding. Regardless of the precise scope of duties agreed between the successful applicant and their supervisor, teaching impact is expected to have reach and influence beyond the individual academic and the students they teach.)

The successful candidate will also engage in supervision, service, and citizenship and engagement activities that support the School, Faculty, and/or University’s strategic direction.

Although all suitably qualified persons are encouraged to apply, applications are particularly welcome from those with an interest in one or more of the following areas: Commercial Law (including Consumer Protection); Property Law; Trusts and Equity; Contract Law; Evidence; International Trade Law; and Law and Technology.

For further information about the key responsibilities of this position, please click HERE to view the information booklet.

This is a teaching-focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance .

This is a full-time (100%), continuing position at Academic level A, B or C. The full-time equivalent base salary at Level A will be in the range $77,324.85 - $102,945.12 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,470.08 - $120,445.79 annually.

The full-time equivalent base salary at Level B will be in the range $108,201.26 – $128,201.75, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $126,595.47 – $149,996.05 annually.

The full-time equivalent base salary at Level C will be in the range $132,201.83 – $152,202.33, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $154,676.15 – $178,076.72 annually.

As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases — at least once a year.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You  

• A legal qualification in law (LLB, JD or equivalent), with demonstrated relevant expert knowledge in an area or areas of law, as well as a doctoral qualification in a relevant field that has either been conferred or is under examination or is in the final stages of completion;

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

• A demonstrated record of high-quality education-based and/or discipline-based research evidenced by supports national and international publications, and/or a demonstrated capability to engage in teaching practices that shape student learning and experience and which have the potential to contribute to the School’s, Faculty’s and/or University’s culture of educational excellence and integrity in a manner that has reach and influence beyond the individual academic and the students they teach;

• A demonstrated capacity to effectively supervise the research of undergraduate students and, where appropriate, 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 University activities; and

• High-level communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of the capacity to develop leadership skills, especially within the domain of teaching and learning.

Note that a successful applicant who has not yet completed their doctorate will be appointed at Level A, with the prospect of promotion to Level B upon conferral of the doctorate. The successful applicant at Level C will have an established record of achievement in teaching, research and/or teaching impact, and citizenship and service. They will be able to demonstrate sustained leadership, and leadership outcomes, in the teaching domain in particular (eg, program-level curriculum leadership and impact within the discipline). They will typically be able to demonstrate positive impact and leadership beyond their own teaching and the organisational unit to which they belong. They will have an established reputation at the university level for their teaching practices and knowledge impact, and ideally an established profile in respect of positive teaching practices and knowledge impact in their discipline area.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Relocating from interstate or overseas? You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here .

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Rick Bigwood, Head of School at [email protected]
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information 

At UQ, we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues. This is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Sunday 17th March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-35527).