The University of Melbourne
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In this prestigious chair, you will lead world-class scholarship in Equity and Trusts at Melbourne Law School. You will shape curriculum, mentor researchers, and strengthen global collaborations across leading law schools and institutions. You will influence contemporary private law debates and enhance Melbourne Law School's international reputation.
What you will deliver:
- Lead pioneering research in Equity and Trusts, producing high-impact publications and securing competitive research funding.
- Design and deliver outstanding teaching in JD and postgraduate programmes, innovating curriculum in Equity and Trusts.
- Supervise and mentor PhD and higher degree students, nurturing the next generation of private law scholars.
- Provide collegial leadership within Melbourne Law School, fostering collaboration across disciplines, centres and international partners.
- Engage widely with profession, government and community, enhancing public understanding of Equity and Trusts.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a good first degree in law and a doctoral qualification in a relevant legal field.
- Bring significant expertise in Equity and Trusts, including deep knowledge of doctrines, institutions and contemporary developments.
- Demonstrate an outstanding international reputation through a substantial publication record and collaborative research leadership.
- Offer extensive experience in graduate-level teaching, curriculum design and student advising within tertiary legal education.
- Provide evidence of mentoring PhD candidates and early career academics, supporting their research impact and career progression.
- Exhibit strong leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills, with capacity to shape strategic direction in private law.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
About Us - Melbourne Law School
Melbourne Law School is Australia's top-ranked law school and a global leader in legal education and research. You will join a vibrant community of award-winning teachers, leading scholars, dedicated mentors and an engaged alumni network working across more than 20 research centres and institutes. Our strong international partnerships, including with Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and NUS, create exceptional opportunities for collaboration and impact. The team values excellence, innovation, ethical practice and diverse perspectives, supporting you to shape private law scholarship locally and globally.
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