Academic Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Law School

About the role

The University of Sydney Law School is seeking full‑time and part‑time academic staff at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to world‑class teaching, research and governance within a vibrant legal education community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, including core and elective courses.
• Develop and lead an ambitious research agenda with national, regional or global impact.
• Supervise and mentor emerging researchers and postgraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum design, educational innovation and course review.
• Contribute to the School’s governance, leadership and external engagement activities.
• Maintain compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements.

Required profile

• Emerging or mid‑career academic with a strong record of research and teaching potential.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students in a university setting.
• Commitment to the strategic priorities of the Sydney Law School (2026‑2028).
• Willingness to allocate time to teaching (≈40%), research (≈40%) and governance/leadership (≈20%).

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary ranging from $132,533 to $215,352 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time) plus 17% superannuation.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive academic environment with access to research resources and collaborative networks.