Teaching and Research Academic (Level B / Level C)

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: $127,138 to $178,523 (Level B - C) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment type: 2 x Full time continuing positions, available to start in 2026. Part time arrangements may be considered
• Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

About the Role

Macquarie Law School is seeking applications from highly motivated law academics with extensive tertiary legal education experience and a strong track record of high-quality research publications and impact. The successful applicants will contribute to the teaching, research and engagement programmes in Macquarie Law School.

We have current openings for Level B and Level C academics and encourage those with experience over a broad spectrum of discipline areas to apply. We welcome applications from overseas applicants with existing rights to work in Australia. Research and teaching experience in core Priestley units is highly valued as all academics in the School are expected to contribute to teaching in core units. In particular, we seek experience and/or capacity to teach civil procedure, commercial and private law.

Reporting to the Dean of School, successful applicants will contribute to the innovative teaching and research culture in the School. You will enhance the student experience through the delivery of outstanding teaching, focusing on pedagogic innovation and the development of professional skills. Your research agenda will be ambitious, and will demonstrate capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration, international, domestic and industry partnerships, and a commitment to real-world impact. You will have a record of high-quality publications and grant success commensurate with your experience and opportunity. Your employment history will include service and/or leadership roles within the University sector and beyond.

Teaching and Research academics are employed in balanced roles of 40% Teaching, 40% Research and 20% Service

Teaching and Research Academic

Teaching and Research Academic is a balanced academic role which will combine elements of research (40%), teaching (40%), leadership and service (20%).

It is expected that the appointees will:

• Teach and coordinate, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including core units
• Actively seek funding for, and contribute to, the research activities of Macquarie Law School, and the broader University and Research Centres (including interdisciplinary research)
• Contribute to engagement and service activities on behalf of Macquarie University and Macquarie Law School