Associate Professor - Faculty of Law
Full-Time, Continuing Appointment
Reference number: 151091276
About the position
Associate Professor – Teaching + Research
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
The Faculty of Law at Bond University has some of the country's best law teachers and scholars delivering innovative programs using world-class teaching facilities. We are committed to providing an exceptionally high-quality learning experience characterised by a professional and practical emphasis, a global focus, small classes, and personal attention. National and international legal experts in a variety of fields contribute to the delivery of programs at the cutting edge of contemporary legal scholarship and practice.
About the person
The Faculty of Law is seeking to appoint an academic with expertise in legal education and the scholarship of learning and teaching, particularly online delivery, to be appointed to a Teaching & Research position at the level of Associate Professor A or B. They will be an inspirational legal educator with an excellent academic record and who values the importance of providing law students with an exceptional learning experience, who will serve as a model of integrity and professionalism, and who will contribute to the collegiality of the faculty.
The appointment will be full time continuing. The specific academic level to which the academic is appointed will depend upon their demonstrated eligibility against the position descriptions and selection criteria below.
Selection criteria Position descriptions
Associate professor
Associate professor A (teaching + research)
Associate professor B (teaching + research)
Salary details
The salaries for these positions are outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Bond University Academic Australian Public Sector Descriptor Salary (base) full-time equivalent Plus, superannuation per annum
Associate professor A Associate professor (Level D) $184,208.27 12%, increasing to 17.5% after two-year probation.
Associate professor B Associate professor (Level D) $168,153.03
Additional information
Position related enquiries can be directed to the Executive Dean, Professor Nick James, at LawDean@bond.edu.au
Application and submission details
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Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 19 October 2025.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.
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