Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Law, AUT Law School

• Utilise your passion and academic expertise for Public or Private Law
• Teach, research, lead and collaborate
• Permanent, full-time role based in Auckland

As one of the world's top 50 young universities and Aotearoa New Zealand's only university of technology, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)  is where talent meets opportunity and where students learn, research, and live in one of the world's most dynamic and culturally rich cities. We have a hugely diverse body of students, staff, and partners and a clear vision expressed through Te Aronui  - our new Te Tiriti Framework and the cornerstone Ki Uta Ki Tai Student Success Plan, which will ensure a shared, cohesive approach for the University to achieve its commitments and ambitions for student success, inclusion and belonging. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland campuses.

AUT's Law School  (part of AUT's Faculty of Business, Economics and Law) is Aotearoa's newest and arguably, its most contemporary - blending traditional legal education and focus on legal theory with a strong practical application. AUT law graduates are highly sought after by law firms, community organisations and many other employers. Established in 2009, the school has grown significantly in size and stature. We have over 25 committed and passionate staff dedicated to providing an excellent learning experience for our incredibly diverse student community, whilst maintaining a focus on high-quality research  that has genuine impact and makes significant ongoing contributions to Aotearoa's policies and legal frameworks.  We have an excellent teaching and research environment focusing on high quality, innovative teaching with authentic practice-based assessment and staircasing graduates through to postgraduate research. As a school, we are an open, collegial group and support the growth of our people.

The Role

We have permanent, full-time opportunities for inspirational, collaborative and forward-thinking Associate Professors or Senior Lecturers of Law to join our dynamic and diverse Law School. We are particularly interested in applicants who would contribute to our teaching and research in:

Tikanga Māori, Torts, Criminal Law, Trusts, Real Property and Public International Law

We are seeking interest from active academic citizens interested in taking leading roles supporting the school's vision for an academically excellent, but practical, legal education that maximises the opportunities for our graduates to make an impact in their future careers.

You will embrace service and leadership opportunities, be hugely involved in school life and be reflective and sensitive to the needs of our particularly diverse student community. You will enjoy helping to mentor more junior staff and work with a truly collaborative approach, developing strong working relationships with colleagues, students and the community - people will know who you are and what you stand for. You will be expected to publish actively in your specialised field; research is well supported within the School and the Faculty also offers a variety of contestable research funds.  Teaching and Learning is prioritised at AUT and we value excellent educators who approach the classroom with an innovative, inclusive and student-centred approach.

Your contributions to programme and course development will enhance our continuous-improvement focus. You will embrace the upcoming implementation of tikanga Māori into the law curriculum and support our work towards preparing for this. Knowledge and experience of tikanga Māori would be advantageous. 

You will be recognised as a leading scholar in your academic field. Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate and influence will be critical.  You will haves strong respect for others coupled with an open and engaging attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. You will enhance the positive energy within AUT, value diversity and work inclusively.

Application information and Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking interest from applicants with academic achievement appropriate for appointment as an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer.

Along with your curriculum vitae (including full publication record), please submit both a cover letter (explaining why this role and AUT are of interest) and a statement addressing, as appropriate to the position applied for, the following key selection criteria:

You're welcome to add further comments you feel may also support your application.

Further Information:

• Start Date: As soon as possible (to be negotiated with successful candidate). Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time appointment.
• Salary ranges: Associate Professor: $134,341 - $156,008; Senior Lecturer: $101,856 - $120,614 (appointment level and salary will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant). 
• Referees: Applicants should also provide names, contact details and clarification of relationship for three potential referees. Referees will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant.
• For academic enquiries: Contact Professor Khylee Quince, Dean of the AUT Law School [email protected] . For recruitmentenquiries: Contact Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner - [email protected] .

Advertising closes: Tuesday 6 February at 11:55pm. 

Reference: 85201

AUT's Law School is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from all including, in particular, suitably qualified individuals from under-represented groups.