Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Law School
Join Australia's national law school as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in a collaborative, research-intensive environment.
Best for:Early- to mid-career legal scholars with a strong research profile and a commitment to high-quality teaching.
Overview
The Australian National University (ANU) Law School is seeking four outstanding academics to join its faculty at either the Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) rank. As a leading global institution, the school is dedicated to high-impact legal scholarship, public policy influence, and excellence in education. Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and research across various legal disciplines, with specific interest in areas such as property, contracts, and international law. The roles are based in Canberra, offering a supportive intellectual community with strong connections to government and international institutions.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-quality legal research and publish in leading academic venues.
- Deliver engaging and effective teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum in core legal subjects.
- Engage with government, judiciary, and civil society to influence public policy.
- Participate in the collegial life and administrative activities of the Law School.
- Supervise research students and mentor junior scholars where appropriate.
Requirements
Degree required: LLB with honours (or equivalent) and a conferred PhD in law or a cognate discipline.
Language: English proficiency is required for teaching and research.
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong record of publications commensurate with the academic level (B or C).
- Demonstrated excellence in legal research and scholarship.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching in a university setting.
- Capacity to contribute to the school's research and engagement profile.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
- Must be eligible to reside and work in Canberra, Australia.
- Must pass mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (Australia/Canberra)
Applicants must submit a current CV, a statement addressing the selection criteria, and a full list of publications. Please clearly indicate the academic level (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) for which you are applying within your statement. Applications must be submitted through the university's official portal.
- CV
- Statement addressing selection criteria
- Full list of publications
- Details of teaching and research experience
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