Lecturer - Law (Criminology)

• Continuing, Full Time
• School of Business and Law
• Work from home (preferred) or CQUniversity campus location may be negotiated
• Total Remuneration $121,363 to $144,121 pa (including salary of $102,554 to $121,785 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Comprehensive relocation package available

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

With a genuine focus on diversity and boasting one of the largest and fastest growing footprints in Australia, CQUniversity is one of the only dual-sector universities offering extensive prospects in teaching.  Take your academic career to the next level at CQUniversity where you will be afforded ample opportunity to do more and be more.  Stand out from the crowd and be truly recognised for your teaching and research contributions.

The School of Business and Law is dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship and service and is a dynamic place to develop and extend your career.  Offering a range of accredited programs designed in collaboration with industry that produce job-ready graduates, The College of Law, Criminology and Justice features an entirely online criminology program focused on quality teaching, engagement and research outcomes within an innovative and dynamic environment.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Academic to perform assigned teaching duties within our online criminology courses (the Bachelor of Criminology and the Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology)) and to make contributions to the teaching, research and engagement efforts of the College.  Take your place alongside both field and education experts and be provided with access to the latest industry trends and technology to assist with developing our future.

Be rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous paid carers, maternity and paternity leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible work / life balance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

At CQUniversity, you will also enjoy including regular participation in research development and fantastic professional development opportunities including a three to six months Outside Studies Program (OSPRO) – allowing you to be the best educator and researcher you can be. 

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent in the discipline area (Criminology/Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or similar justice discipline).
• Teaching experience in the area of Indigenous criminology or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach into one or more of these areas: crimes of the powerful, case management, theories of justice, crime & the media, criminology-based work integrated learning.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students through flexible modes of delivery.
• Experience developing curriculum and unit materials including self-paced study guides and interactive learning activities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in research areas of research strength and a willingness to engage in sourcing and obtaining external grants and contracts.  Desirable areas of research focus include family violence, international criminology and access to justice.
• You will be expected to hold vaccinations in relation to the COVID-19 immunisation should your CQUniversity role require you to attend any setting / venue / event where there is a specific entry requirement for you to hold these vaccinations, as per relevant State Government directives.

For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 October 2022. 

Job Requisition ID: 2341

Contact Details: 

Scott Beattie

(03) 9616 0584

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include:

Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.