"Lecturer in Law"

The TC Beirne School of Law is seeking two passionate and qualified academics to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate core law courses, particularly those mandated as ‘Prescribed Areas of Knowledge’ for admission to legal practice (commonly referred to as the ‘Priestley 11’).

In addition to core teaching responsibilities, you will also contribute to other programs offered by the School. This includes the development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of innovative pedagogies, learning processes, curricula, policies, and educational materials.

We are looking for scholars who will engage in high-quality, original research in the field of law, with the potential to influence academic debate and advance knowledge both nationally and internationally. These roles also offer opportunities to contribute to law reform, policy development, and legal practice.

You will also be involved in the supervision of Higher Degree Research students and participate in service, citizenship, and engagement activities that support the strategic direction of the School, Faculty, and University.

While all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise or interest in one or more of the following areas: International Trade Law, Climate and Environmental Law, and Real and/or Personal Property Law.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilise best-practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision: Supervise research projects and students within the School’s programs, demonstrate and/or lead others in the responsible conduct of research, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold University values.

This is a Teaching & Research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

Applicants should possess a doctoral qualification in law that has either been conferred or is under examination or is in the final stages of completion. Additionally, you will demonstrate: Capability for and evidence of engagement in learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and the development of innovative course and program material for effective learning practices in the context of the discipline; A commitment to excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as evidenced, for example, by teaching performance metrics and/or peer evaluation and/or awards; A record of high-quality research, as evidenced by national and international publications; A capacity to apply for competitive funding to support research; A capacity to effectively supervise Higher Degree by Research students; Evidence of established, or the potential to establish, effective and growing relationships that can promote the School within the University, the national and international legal academy, and the wider community, including industry, government and professional bodies; A record of engaging and supporting School, Faculty, and/or University activities; and High-level communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of the capacity to develop leadership skills.

This is a full-time position. However, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. It is not possible to conduct one’s teaching remotely in this role. Attendance at campus for teaching, and the discharge of other duties as directed, is expected.