Associate Professor or Professor (Law)

• Full-time continuing appointment
• Remuneration range $183,158 to $234,865 pa
• Based in either Toowoomba or Ipswich campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The School of Law and Justice is a leader in innovative teaching practices, industry accredited programs, collaborative industry partnerships, and internationally recognised research outcomes. The School offers a full range of awards from undergraduate to higher degree research programs that prepare students for the contemporary world of legal practice and other employment.

Who you are

Are you a passionate law academic and scholar with a proven track record of academic excellence and a passion for shaping the future of legal education? Were in search of an exceptional individual to join UniSQ as an Associate Professor or Professor of Law. If youre an accomplished legal expert ready to make a profound impact on the field of law and mentor the next generation of legal minds, we invite you to be part of our School of Law and Justice .

At UniSQ, were dedicated to excellence in legal education. We take pride in nurturing young legal talents, fostering innovative thinking, and encouraging the exploration of diverse legal perspectives.

What youll do

As an Associate Professor or Professor of Law, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, conducting legal research, and preparing the next generation of legal professionals. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a vibrant academic community known for its dedication to intellectual inquiry, innovative teaching methods, and a diverse and inclusive campus environment. In particular, you will:

• Deliver course materials in seminars in on-campus and online modes of learning and teaching;
• Develop course materials in law, including the review and development of course material in collaboration with other academic and professional staff;
• Provide support and consultation to students;
• Supervise students completing honours research projects, postgraduate coursework projects, and postgraduate research projects;
• Take a significant role in research projects, including leadership of research teams where appropriate;
• Participate in and conduct research, publication and the generation of research income; and
• Undertake administrative functions connected with the courses in which you teach.

What will help you succeed

Key to your success in this role will be your commitment to teaching and research excellence, combined with your passion for legal practice and the law.  You will be an effective team player, with a high level of initiative and superior communication skills.  In addition, you will have:

• It is essential you hold a doctoral degree in law or a cognate discipline, and the degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor or an equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach in core law courses, ideally including one or more of Constitutional Law, Property Law, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law and Procedure, or Theories of Law.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with a strong commitment to student success.
• A significant and sustained research track record in law, and demonstrated potential for research leadership.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support our academics as we transform our research capabilities and teaching, and the School's reputation for producing quality research and legal professionals. Your willingness to develop and maintain links with professional organisations, secondary schools and community groups will be highly regarded.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Jonathan Crowe, Head of School and Dean of the School of Law and Justice, at [email protected] .

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

ReferenceNumber: 0046_02/24

Location: Toowoomba/ Ipswich

Term: Full time, continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)

Salary:

Level D: Total remuneration range $183,158 to $201,404 pa (includes salary range of $154,759 to $170,177 pa, employer superannuation contributions up to 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Level E:  Total remuneration $234,865 pa (includes salary of $198,449, employer superannuation contributions up to 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: 20 April 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey ,available on our website. 

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