Lecturer - Law

Job no: 492298
Work type: Continuing full time
Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy
Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research

Macquarie University is first among the nation's universities under 50 years of age due to significant investment in areas of research excellence. Located on 126 hectares, we enjoy excellent facilities including a state-of-the-art library, the country's most technologically advanced hospital with associated research facilities and new models for industry engagement and research, an exceptional sports complex and we are easily accessible by rail and bus.

The Faculty of Arts is distinguished by its student-centred and research-inspired approaches to teaching and learning. Staff and students work together to ask questions about socially complex problems and reflect on the skills and knowledge the need to understand the world, past and present.

Macquarie Law School is seeking to appoint a lecturer to contribute to the teaching and research programs in the School. Strengths in the discipline of Environmental Law and an ability to teach into core units within the LLB program will be regarded highly.  The appointee will teach and coordinate at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will actively seek funding for, and make a contribution to, the research activities of Macquarie Law School (including interdisciplinary research as appropriate). A lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

Selection Criteria:To be considered for this position applications must respond to the selection criteria below and attach as a separate document in the application process.

• Completion of an advanced degree in Law, or equivalent professional experience in law.

• Demonstrated experience in, or potential for, research/scholarship which may be evidenced by publications and/or success in attracting research support.

• Demonstrated experience in, or potential for, effective teaching including ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

• Record of contributing, or capacity to contribute, to administration in a University or professional setting and to interact within these settings.

• Record of enhancing, or capacity to enhance, the University's reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders.

Salary Package:  from $85,295 - $100,919 p.a. (Level B), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: full-time, continuing

Enquiries: Dr Natalie Klein, Head of the Law School on natalie.klein@mq.edu.au or +61 2 9850 9931

Applications Close: 9 December 2012

Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.

Advertised: 22 Nov 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Dec 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time