Ref 840/23 Associate Lecturer, School of Law

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Remuneration: $103,304 to $124,808 p.a.
• Full-time, ongoing position based at Parramatta Campus/Campbelltown Campus

Full-time, ongoing position
Parramatta Campus/Campbelltown Campus

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.  
In accordance with section 39.4 of the Academic Staff Agreement 2017, Casual academic staff are eligible to apply for appointment if they have been employed at Western Sydney University as a casual employee for at least two teaching sessions in the last 24 months.

The School of Law is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching, research and community engagement. It has a research focus on human rights, public and health law and social justice issues. The School also has research strength in constitutional law and other private law areas. It has an innovative and growing clinical legal education program through the newly launched Justice Clinic in Parramatta.  It has also just launched its Indigenous strategy to grow the number of Indigenous students within the School and ensure their success and embed Indigenous content across the teaching program. The School offers LLB and combined LLB undergraduate degrees, an innovative range of LLM and postgraduate degrees, as well as providing law teaching for business degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. LLB programs are taught at Parramatta and Campbelltown, while Law teaching in business degrees is taught across the University. There are approximately 1,600 students in the Law School.

An opportunity exists for an Associate Lecturer to join the team with applicants from private law areas such as contract, property, commercial law, equity and trusts particularly welcome. 

About the Role
In this position you will be expected to make a contribution to a broad range of academic activities within the School and be part of the development, implementation and delivery of the teaching and learning in the program for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The School of Law programs provide a quality education for students who aim to further develop their professional career or work toward entering the field. You will be expected to maintain your professional associations and remain relevant in the industry. You will also be expected to contribute to the governance and service in the School through attending information sessions, Open Day and similar events.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer: 

•             Inclusive culture
•             Multi-Campus opportunities
•             17% super contributions

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the requirements of the role.

If this sounds like you, apply now and ensure you address all items in the selection criteria in your application.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $103,304 to $124,808 p.a. (comprising Salary of $87,293 to $105,464 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Elen Seymour, Deputy Dean via email [email protected]  

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 29 January 2023

Work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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