Senior Lecturer in Law

The University of Newcastle is a top 1% university globally and ranked in the top 40 worldwide for impact. With a proud history of excellence in education and research, we are committed to addressing real-world challenges and fostering equity, social justice, and community engagement. We serve over 36,000 students across our campuses in Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, and Singapore.

The School of Law and Justice, ranked among the world’s top 200 law schools, is nationally and internationally recognised for its innovative teaching, impactful research, and commitment to advancing social justice through legal education.

About the Role

We are seeking two Senior Lecturers to join our Law discipline:

• One ongoing role
• One fixed-term contract – to February 2029

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in shaping the student experience, advancing impactful research, and fostering meaningful connections with industry and community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead or collaborate on high-quality research aligned with the University’s strategic priorities, securing external funding, and publishing in high-quality refereed journals.
• Design and deliver innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with a focus on practice-based learning and technology-enhanced delivery.
• Foster strong connections with industry, government, and professional networks to enhance research impact and student outcomes.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research (HDR) students and contribute to a supportive research environment.
• Provide academic leadership through curriculum development and academic governance.

These roles are based at the University’s NUspace building in Newcastle’s CBD (on Awabakal and Worimi land), with opportunities to teach online and at other campuses on occasion.

Why Join Us?

Our law program is distinguished by its focus on clinical legal education, social justice, and responsiveness to contemporary legal challenges. As a regional university with a global outlook, we maintain strong partnerships with the local legal profession, offering opportunities to make an impact.

• Leading Facilities: NUspace, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning precinct in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD
• Research Excellence: Work alongside leading scholars across diverse areas including environmental law, health law, and international law.
• Global Recognition: Be part of a globally recognised institution that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Newcastle Lifestyle: Live and work in a coastal city known for its natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle—just two hours from Sydney.
• Remuneration & Benefits:
• Salary: Academic Level C - $143,602 - $165,586 plus 17% superannuation.
• Relocation support, including visa assistance for international candidates.
• Benefits: Extra paid leave (16 days annually), structured career development and training, staff discounts, wellness programs and more (see our benefits at a glance).

About You

You will bring:

• A PhD in Law or a related discipline.
• Established record of high-quality research publications and successful research funding.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising honours and HDR students with a focus on timely completions.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and engage in curriculum development.
• Strong leadership skills in learning and teaching activities, including course coordination and program convening.
• Outstanding performance in internal and external engagement activities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to teach compulsory subjects within the Law curriculum.
• Strong partnerships with the legal profession, industry, and government.
• Experience in clinical legal education or experiential learning models.

You can find the complete position description, including all essential and desirable selection criteria, on our website.

Our University

For over 60 years, the University of Newcastle has built a reputation for excellence in education and research. With a strong focus on equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing socially-oriented leaders, we offer a dynamic environment for academic growth.

The University of Newcastle is proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students and communities

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.

Your application must include:

1. Your ORCID ID.
2. A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
3. A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):

• Cover Letter: Maximum 1 page, outlining your interest in the role and indicating whether you are interested in ongoing, fixed-term contract opportunities, or both.
• Statement: Maximum 4 pages, addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria as listed in the position description.

4. Your CV: Maximum 5 pages, tailored to your discipline.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 9^th June 2025 (AEST)

You can find more details about our application process here.

Contact Us

Position Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact: Professor Belinda Bennett, Head of School and Dean, School of Law and Justice, SLJ-HOS@newcastle.edu.au or +61 2 4921 5839

For technical support or alternative submission pathways, please contact: Jenny Newell, Talent Acquisition Specialist. jenny.newell1@newcastle.edu.au or +61 2 4055 0612

** Please note, we do not accept email applications.

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