Lecturer in Business Law (Education Focused)

• Full-time, continuing 2 Education Focused positions
• Support and deliver Business Law curriculum across a range of business programs at The University of Sydney Business School
• Academic Level B role, Base Salary $113,184 - $134,403 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia Pacific region’s premier centres for engaged and innovative business education and research, and is in the one percent of business schools globally to hold accreditation from AACSB,  EQUIS and AMBA. It is the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies.

The Discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation is a well-resourced group of around 40 academics and 35 sessional staff. It is strongly committed to excellence in both research and teaching. The Discipline is home to two highly rated international journals, Abacus and Critical Perspectives on Accounting and, through its recently constituted Board of Advice, works closely with industry, business and the accounting profession

We are currently seeking to appoint 2 new colleagues with expertise in Business Law and are particularly keen to recruit colleagues with expertise in taxation law to support delivery of our business law offerings.  These posts, located in the discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation, will contribute to the range of business programs across the school at all levels, as well as our professionally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate accounting programs.

Education-focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. In this role you will be expected to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the program and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery. The majority of your contribution will be within education (up to 70% - or 80% by mutual agreement), with a proportion of workload (up to 20%) available for research.

We are currently seeking to recruit colleagues with a commitment to outstanding education to support and develop the delivery of our programs. You will contribute to the educational and administrative duties of the Discipline and School and support the further development of a positive workplace culture, aligned to the strategic direction of the Business School and University.

About you

We are looking for Lecturers in Business Law (Education focused) who possess:

• completed (or near completion of) a PhD in Business Law or a closely related field, or equivalent higher professional recognition
• recognized expertise in higher education pedagogy (e.g. FHEA, M.Ed.), or willingness to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Higher Education) or a comparable qualification
• expertise in Australian business law, with a preference for taxation law
• a proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly activities to inform innovative pedagogical practice across a range of delivery modes
• deep and broad experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment,
• demonstrated success in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• a network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, please provide a CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability and enthusiasm for this role.  These will provide evidence of how your experience, aspiration and scholarship aligns with the role.  Ensure that you include in the cover letter:

• examples of your successful involvement in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
• examples of effective teamworking in which you have been involved, including your contribution to the team.

This documentation along with any additional information you may have in support of your application, should be uploaded online.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Professor Stewart Jones ([email protected] , tel 02 9351 7755) or Associate Professor David Chaikin ([email protected] ,  tel 02 9036 7132), or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Lesley George, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Tuesday 11 April 2023 11:59 PM