Senior Lecturer: Law

Job no: 492281
Work type: Continuing full time
Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy
Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research

Macquarie Law School is seeking to appoint a senior lecturer to contribute significantly to the teaching and research programs in the School. Strengths in the discipline of alternative dispute resolution 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 senior lecturer is expected to make and lead 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 CriteriaTo 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 research/scholarship which may be evidenced by publications and/or success in attracting research support
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching including ability to develop and lead scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• Record of contributing, or capacity to contribute, to administration in a University or a professional setting and to interact within these settings
• Record of enhancing the University's reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders

Salary Package:  from $104,146 - $119,769 p.a. (Level C, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: full-time, continuing

Enquiries: Dr. Natalie Klein, Professor and Dean of Law,  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