Lecturer in Law
Join Australia’s leading law school for a full-time continuing position in legal research and education.
Best for:Best for early- to mid-career legal scholars with a PhD in law or a related discipline, seeking a tenure-track academic position in a globally recognized institution.
Overview
This position offers an opportunity to become a Lecturer in Law at The Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia’s most prestigious law schools. The role involves teaching across core areas such as Equity & Trusts, Property, Contracts, Administrative Law, and International Law, while contributing to world-leading research in legal scholarship. The successful candidate will engage with policymakers, courts, and international institutions, fostering a collaborative and intellectually vibrant environment. Located in Canberra, the position emphasizes both teaching excellence and impactful research that advances social justice and public policy.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in specified legal areas such as Equity & Trusts, Property, Contracts, Administrative Law, and International Law.
- Conduct independent legal research that influences public policy, strengthens the rule of law, and advances social justice in Australia and globally.
- Engage with policymakers, courts, federal agencies, and international institutions to foster meaningful impact through legal scholarship.
- Collaborate with colleagues in a collegial and supportive academic environment, contributing to the vibrant intellectual community of the ANU Law School.
- Supervise and mentor students, including postgraduate research students, in their academic and professional development.
- Publish research findings in leading academic journals and contribute to the broader legal discourse.
Requirements
Degree required: LLB with honours (or equivalent) and a conferred PhD in law or a cognate discipline
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
- Proven academic teaching experience in law or related fields
- Strong research background in legal scholarship with a focus on public policy or social justice
- Ability to engage with policymakers, courts, and international institutions
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic environment
- Experience in supervising and mentoring students
- Candidates must reside in Canberra
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions beyond residency in Canberra
- Open to all backgrounds and identities, with encouragement for applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Applicants must submit their application through the ANU jobs portal. Ensure your application includes a CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, and any relevant publications or research statements. For further details, visit the ANU job application page.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts (LLB and PhD)
- Publications or research statements (if applicable)
- Three reference letters
Contact
Ryan Goss· Head of School
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