Job no: 514872
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Associate Professor
Associate Professor
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: $163,162 – $179,849 + 17% superannuation
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
An Associate Professor (Level D) plays a key role in leading and advancing outstanding research and teaching at national and international level. The successful applicant will bring a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires students in both undergraduate and post-graduate courses. In addition to teaching accountabilities, you will carry out original and innovative research, actively contributing to the advancement of knowledge and making contributions to the discipline which are recognised at a national level with emerging international impact.
We welcome applications from scholars whose research links to health law and who can demonstrate a capacity to collaboratively work with others in the Faculty and at the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct. Applicants should also have experience teaching in areas covered by the core courses of the Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor programs.
It is a condition of appointment that the successful Level D candidate will be eligible and apply for the award of Fellowship in the UNSW Scientia Program.
About the UNSW Scientia Program
The UNSW Scientia Program is one of the cornerstones of UNSW’s 2025 Strategy. A primary goal of the Program is to enhance UNSW’s research performance by attracting and retaining exceptional early to mid-career researchers, with outstanding research track records. Scientia academics will be leaders in their School and Faculty and engage with the three pillars of social engagement, global impact and academic excellence.
UNSW Scientia academics have access to a range of development opportunities including career coaching tailored to their level of experience across research, teaching and leadership. Scientia academics will be mentored and will also develop the skills required to become mentors and research leaders themselves.
Appointments are made on a Convertible Tenure Track contract. The Scientia Program also allows flexibility to take research breaks to do other studies, take an industry engagement or follow other interests. We are also open to part-time appointments.
Find out more at https://research.unsw.edu.au/scientia-program
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description
Who You Are:
- A PhD in law or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with relevant discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, particularly in LLB/JD core courses using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
- Demonstrated experience working with industry and capacity to develop work-integrated learning opportunities.
- Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Significant track record in research and research leadership, particularly in areas with links to health law, and with outcomes that demonstrate research performance at the highest level.
- Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
- Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry, and the capacity to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct.
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:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 3rd March at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.
Please ensure you submit both CV and a Cover Letter addressing the required skills and experience.
Get in Touch:
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
