Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Classification: Academic Level B or C 
Salary package: $124,638 - $166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Continuing x 4 positions

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80Join the ANU Law School: Australia's National Law School

• Fantastic opportunity for early- to mid-career researchers to join one of the world’s leading law schools at the Australian National University. 
• Join a collaborative and ambitious community dedicated to world-leading research, education, and engagement.  
• Flexible work environment with attractive remuneration package, with positions based in Canberra, recently named the best city in the world for quality of life.  

About the ANU Law School

As Australia's national law school, we are committed to legal scholarship and education that influences public policy, strengthens the rule of law and advances social justice in Australia and globally. Established in 1960, the Law School is internationally recognised for research excellence, outstanding teaching and meaningful engagement with government, the judiciary, the legal profession and civil society.

Located in the heart of Australia's capital, our academics benefit from unparalleled access to policymakers, courts, federal agencies and international institutions while contributing to a vibrant and collegial intellectual community.

The College

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s only national university, the College fosters excellence in research, education and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.  

The Opportunity 

The ANU Law School invites applications from outstanding and forward-thinking academics to join one of the world's leading law schools. We welcome applications from scholars across all areas of legal research and education, with particular interest in candidates who can contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Equity & Trusts
• Property
• Contracts
• Administrative Law
• International Law

We are seeking to welcome four new colleagues, with appointment to be made at either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) depending on attributes and experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.  

Our Ideal Candidate 

Our ideal candidate/s will hold LLB with honours (or equivalent) and a (conferred) PhD in law or a cognate discipline. Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Canberra.   

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact:

Head of School, Professor Ryan Goss, E: Ryan.Goss@anu.edu.au

School Manager, Fiona Preston, E: sm.law@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information 

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: 

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. 
  • Details of education, professional training and qualifications.
  • Full list of publications.
  • Positions held, including relevant dates, titles, responsibilities and key achievements.
  • Details of teaching and/or research experience.
  • Any other relevant information such as contributions to professional associates and learned societies, and community activities.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria
  • Respond to each of the selection criteria, taking into account experience, past roles and expertise.
• Other documents, if required.

Please clearly indicate which level you are applying for within the statement.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. 

Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.