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Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law)

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Kensington Campus, Sydney

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Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law)

Lecturer

3 April (11:30pm Sydney time)

Location

Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW

UNSW (University of New South Wales)

Type

Part-time (14 hours/week), Continuing

Salary

$127,947 base prorated (+17% super)

Teaching Load

14 hours/week (course design, delivery, online materials)

Required Qualifications

Law degree or relevant experience in Forensic Mental Health Law
Current knowledge of forensic mental health law issues
Teaching design, development and delivery experience
Online educational technologies
Proven teaching effectiveness
Knowledge of industry stakeholders
Support for diverse students

Research Areas

Forensic Mental Health Law
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Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law)

Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law)

Job no: 539254
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer

  • Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week)
  • Duration: Continuing
  • Remuneration: $127,947 base prorated (+17% super, annual leave loading)
  • Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
  • Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney

UNSW School of Clinical Medicine

The School of Clinical Medicine encompasses all our clinical campuses and disciplines as well as several other affiliated clinical sites. We have four main metropolitan clinical campuses which include our South West Sydney Campus, St George and Sutherland Campuses, the Randwick Campus and St Vincent's Healthcare Campus. Our Rural Campuses include Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Griffith.

About the role

This position will provide forensic mental health legal academic input to the Master of Forensic Mental Health program within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health. You will contribute to the design and delivery of the program by supporting the planning and execution of both core and elective courses. You will be expected to foster an engaging learning environment through a clear and evolving teaching philosophy that motivates postgraduate students. The position will also require the development of high-quality online course materials and actively facilitate and moderate student discussions during course delivery.

Key skills and experience required:

  • Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in a field relevant to Forensic Mental Health Law (e.g. undergraduate and/or postgraduate law degree), and/or relevant work experience (e.g. experience as a practicing lawyer in mental health contexts).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of current issues in forensic mental health law.
  • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate and/or professional.
  • Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry partners and stakeholders.
  • Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

  • Flexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
  • Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
  • Career development opportunities
  • Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
  • Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
  • Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

  • Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation
  • National and International Criminal history checks
  • Entitlement to work and ID checks
  • Working With Children Checks
  • Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
  • Verification of relevant qualifications
  • Verification of relevant professional membership
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Financial responsibility assessments/checks
  • Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Role enquiries:

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 3rd April, before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health Law role at UNSW?

Candidates need undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field like Forensic Mental Health Law (e.g., law degree) or equivalent work experience as a practicing lawyer in mental health. Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in forensic mental health law is essential. Explore how to become a university lecturer for tips.

📚What teaching experience is needed for this part-time UNSW Lecturer position?

Proven experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at postgraduate or professional levels is required. This includes using educational technologies for online delivery and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Passion for curriculum design is key. Check lecturer jobs for similar roles.

📜Is visa sponsorship available for the Forensic Mental Health Law Lecturer role?

No, visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full work rights in Australia to be considered. Review pre-employment checks including work entitlement verification.

💰What is the salary and employment type for this UNSW position?

Part-time (14 hours/week), continuing role with remuneration of $127,947 base prorated (+17% super, annual leave loading). UNSW offers flexible work, career development, and discounts. See professor salaries for academic pay insights.

📝How to apply for the Lecturer role in Forensic Mental Health Law at UNSW?

Submit a resume and cover letter addressing key skills via the online portal. Applications close 3 April. Full position description available. Prepare with our free resume template and cover letter template. Contact Merita O'Connell for enquiries.

👥What are the key responsibilities in this education-focused Lecturer position?

Contribute to the Master of Forensic Mental Health program by designing/delivering core/elective courses, developing online materials, facilitating discussions, and fostering an engaging learning environment for postgraduate students.
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