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About:
UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years. They’re inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world, consistent with UNSW’s new strategic plan Progress for All.
They ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained their position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.
The School of Private and Commercial Law is home to world-leading experts in the areas of law that govern our commercial dealings with and obligations to each other. In their teaching, research and policy-oriented work, they seek to engage critically with local and international laws. They’re committed to producing well-rounded, work-ready graduates who have an exceptional understanding of private and commercial law.
Role:
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer- Teaching & Research
Location:
Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification:
For Level B:
Specific skills and experience required for this role include (but are not limited to):
- A PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent).
- Capacity for high-quality research publications and clear research plans.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including an ability and interest in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Ability to teach core LLB/JD courses in corporate and commercial law and/or civil and commercial dispute resolution, as well as specialist electives or master’s courses in these fields.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School and Faculty level service and engagement activities.
- Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
For Level C:
- A PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent).
- A demonstrated track record of research, with evidence of publications of high quality and impact, and the capacity for research leadership.
- Experience in successfully recruiting and/or supervising high calibre HDR students, and in chairing and/or participating in HDR confirmation and review panels.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully teaching core LLB/JD courses in corporate and commercial law and/or civil and commercial dispute resolution, as well as specialist electives or master’s courses in these fields.
- Demonstrated experience in educational design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including experience involving educational technologies and using online delivery methods.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building and organisational skills and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School’s service and engagement activities.
- Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Research and teaching staff are responsible for contributing to the School’s and the Faculty’s teaching programs, research, and engagement activities, and to carry out the duties expected of an academic at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, as appropriate.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here . Please upload your CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the skills and experience listed in the position description, before 11:30pm on Monday 18th August 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).
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