Senior Lecturer in Law (Balanced)

School of Law

2 x full-time, continuing positions (Level C, Balanced) available
$142,673 to $164,293 (Level C) plus 17% employer superannuation
Salary packaging options are available
Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave +17.5% leave loading, Christmas shutdown, Special Studies Leave, personal, parental and cultural leave
Armidale based role
Relocation assistance available
Free on campus parking and state of the art sporting and athletic facilities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
Must be willing (if needed) to travel to other UNE campuses for teaching and service.

About the University of New England

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked University renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.

You will be required to align with UNE's Strategic Plan: Connecting Individual Aspirations to Community Outcomes 2026 - 2035.

About You

To succeed, you will have experience, skills and demonstrated ability at the appropriate level for the position as outlined in the Position Statement (Position Statement link available at the bottom of this vacancy).

You will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD), together with a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing.

As a Balanced academic, you will conduct high-quality research, deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervise research students. You will make a significant contribution to the Law School's culture of collaboration and innovation, support the delivery of strategic goals, and enhance the reputation of the School, Faculty and University.

You will be required to travel to UNE campuses for your role, including for teaching, research and service.

The School of Law is interested in receiving applications from outstanding researchers and teachers in all compulsory core units, particularly: commercial law, contract law, torts law, criminal law, and/or tax law.

About the School of Law

The School of Law is Australia's largest and most experienced distance provider of outstanding legal education with world-standard research. The Law School enables students to undertake Australian legal studies on campus and/ or online from anywhere in Australia and internationally. The School takes pride in exceptionally high levels of satisfaction from its students.

The School of Law is a world leader in numerous areas of legal research, and has a strong track record of high quality research impact, outputs and engagement. For further details on our areas of legal research expertise, see: https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-science-agriculture-business-and-law/school-of-law/research. The School's research has been consistently ranked 'at world standard' in ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) ranking exercises. The School's AgLaw Research Hub is the only Australian research hub that pursues innovative scholarship on laws and regulations affecting regional, rural and remote communities. Established in 2004, it is world renowned for its research on environmental issues, regional and rural sustainability, and social justice.

Enquiries and additional information

For further information about this position please contact the Head of School's office: law-sabl@une.edu.au

For further information about the application process, please contact Amelia Mulligan, Recruitment Consultant on 02 6773 1560 or amelia.mulligan@une.edu.au

To Apply

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, 19 July 2026

Vacancy Reference No: 225264

Submit your application by clicking on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.

If you also wish to apply for the Lecturer in Law (Teaching Focused) and/or the Lecturer in Law (Balanced) roles, please ensure that you submit a separate application(s) to the relevant vacancy. You will need to refer to the Position Statement for each role for the relevant Selection Criteria.

Your application should be comprised of:

Covering Letter (including reference to the vacancy number and position you are applying for); and
Responses to Selection Criteria (refer to the Position Statement; and
Current CV; and

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.

National Police Check

If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).

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