Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Teaching and Research

Job Description

About the role

• Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level B from $127,947; Level C from $155,403 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales

About us

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years. We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world, consistent with UNSW’s new strategic plan Progress for All.

We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.

The School of Private and Commercial Law is home to world-leading experts in the areas of law that govern our commercial dealings with and obligations to each other. In our teaching, research and policy-oriented work, we seek to engage critically with local and international laws. We’re committed to producing well-rounded, work-ready graduates who have an exceptional understanding of private and commercial law.

Why this role matters

We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the School of Private and Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law & Justice UNSW. We welcome applications from scholars with research expertise and a capacity to teach in one or more of the following areas of private law: Equity and trusts, Land and property law, Contracts, Torts.

Research and teaching staff are responsible for contributing to the School’s and the Faculty’s teaching programs, research, and engagement activities, and to carry out the duties expected of an academic at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, as appropriate.

Successful appointees will be expected to develop and maintain a strong program of individual research and to participate actively in the School’s and Faculty’s research culture, and to convene and teach courses in the Faculty’s LLB, JD and LLM programs.

The role reports to the Head of School, School of Private and Commercial Law and has no direct reports aside from casual Teaching Fellows.

Skills and Experience

For Level B:

• A PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Capacity for high-quality research publications and clear research plans.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including an ability and interest in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
• Ability to teach core LLB/JD courses in private law, as well as specialist electives or master's courses in these fields.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School and Faculty level service and engagement activities.
• Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

For Level C:

• A PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• A demonstrated track record of research, with evidence of publications of high quality and impact, and the capacity for research leadership.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and/or supervising high calibre HDR students, and in chairing and/or participating in HDR confirmation and review panels.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully teaching core LLB/JD courses in private law, as well as specialist electives or master's courses in these fields.
• Demonstrated experience in educational design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including experience involving educational technologies and using online delivery methods.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building and organisational skills and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School’s service and engagement activities.
• Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment checks required for this position

• Verification of qualifications.

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: 10 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as an Indigenous Employee Network; 17% Superannuation and leave loading; Flexible working; Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period; Access to lifelong learning and career development; Progressive HR practices.

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Please upload your CV, copies of relevant publications, and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the skills and experience listed in the position description, before 11:30pm on Sunday 28th June (Sydney, Australia time).

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

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: 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.

Get in Touch

For questions relating to the role please contact: Professor Mimi Zou, School of Private and Commercial Law, Faculty of Law and Justice, E: mimi.zou@unsw.edu.au

For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact: Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

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.