Job Description

• Full time and Part-time continuing academic Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor positions at The University of Sydney
• Opportunity for the best and brightest talented educators and researchers to be part of our future at the Sydney Law School
• Base Salary Level B/C/D $132,533 p.a. - $215,352 p.a. (pro-rata for part time appointments) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Recognised globally for excellence in teaching, research and professional engagement, and for an extraordinary legacy of leadership in Australia and beyond, the University of Sydney Law School brings together outstanding scholars, dedicated educators, distinguished practitioners and exceptional students in an environment of intellectual vibrancy, ambition, and mutual support.

As it goes from strength to strength, Sydney Law School is seeking to attract emerging and mid-career academics of demonstrated promise. We are looking for scholars advancing exciting ideas and approaches that will shape the fields in which they work, while also being adaptable and engaging teachers. Our aim is to bring new colleagues into our community who can contribute positively to the School and University in line with the aspirations and priorities of Sydney Law School’s Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2028.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the School’s core curricula at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels while having opportunities to teach elective curricula as well. At the same time, those in this role will be supported to pursue an ambitious research agenda and to lead or collaborate with research teams having national, regional and/or global impact. Any successful candidate will also be invited into the governance, leadership, and engagement work of the School.

Successful candidates are expected to allocate their contributions as follows: 40% to teaching and related activities, 40% to research, and 20% to governance, leadership, and engagement.

Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute impactfully to advancing the frontiers of disciplinary knowledge through research and scholarly or creative activity;
• supervise and mentor developing researchers and contribute to researcher training;
• design and deliver engaging teaching aligned with University standards;
• lead or contribute to educational innovation, curriculum design, and review;
• maintain compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements; and
• contribute to governance, leadership, and engagement within the School and University and externally.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. A globally ranked university, ranked 25th in QS University World Rankings 2026, 2nd for sustainability in Australia.

To build on this performance, the University is seeking applications for the following positions Sydney Law School

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Law

Positions Level B/C/D

We are seeking outstanding teaching and research talent to contribute to both the advancement of research excellence and the delivery of high-quality teaching across our programs. Successful applicants will contribute to research performance, collaboration, and reputation, alongside teaching and curriculum development in the core Professional Law Programs (LLB/JD) and areas of growing demand within our Postgraduate Coursework Programs. Applicants at Level B will enjoy a reduced workload in their first year.

While applications are welcomed from candidates with the capacity to teach in any area of our core curriculum, particular interest is sought from those with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Land Law; Tax; Media Law; Law, AI, and Technology; Family Law; and Labour/Employment Law.

The University of Sydney Law School invites applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics. We offer tailored recruitment guidance; mentoring and research networks (Sydney Indigenous Research Hub and Indigenous Research Network); leadership development; targeted fellowships; and a strong staff community. We provide a culturally safe workplace underpinned by our Kinship programme, dedicated cultural and ceremonial leave (up to seven days’ paid and seven days’ unpaid annually), and flexible work arrangements with family-friendly benefits. https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney/indigenous-careers.html

About you

The University values trust, accountability and excellence, and is committed to recruiting talented academics who embody these values and will contribute to advancing both teaching and research. You will join a dynamic, engaged, and collaborative academic community in a supportive environment that fosters excellence across education and research.

We are therefore looking for academics who can satisfy the following selection criteria:

Research (Knowledge Creation and Impact)

• A PhD (or near completion) in law or a closely related discipline
• A developing research profile, evidenced by high-quality scholarly publications or other quality research outputs and a clear research agenda with potential for significant contribution to the discipline
• Demonstrated capacity to build collaborations, attract research funding, and participate in research networks at national and/or international level

Education (Student-Centred Teaching and Learning)

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate law programs (LLB, JD, or coursework masters), supported by evidence of student learning and experience
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovation, including digital and experiential learning approaches
• Engagement with evaluation and enhancement of teaching practice, informed by feedback, reflective practice and use of evidence-informed teaching practices

Leadership, Service, and Engagement

• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and contribution to team-based teaching and administrative activities
• Emerging capacity to supervise research students and mentor earlier career peers
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, with commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated willingness to contribute to governance, service, and external engagement activities.

In addition to the above, applicants for Level C – Senior Lecturer will demonstrate:

Research (Knowledge Creation and Impact)

• An established track record of high-quality research outputs and growing recognition in the discipline
• Evidence of research impact and engagement beyond academia and/or contributions to the advancement of knowledge
• Demonstrated success, or strong trajectory, in securing competitive research funding and building collaborative research programs

Education (Student-Centred Teaching and Learning)

• Sustained excellence in teaching, supported by evidence of impact on student learning and experience
• Leadership in curriculum design, renewal, and innovation across units or programs
• Advanced capability in coordinating units or programs, including large or complex teaching activities
• Engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning and its application to educational practice

Leadership, Service, and Engagement

• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, or service activities within the School or discipline
• Contribution to governance and academic service, including program or committee roles
• Experience supervising higher degree research students and mentoring colleagues
• Active engagement with professional, industry, or community partners relevant to discipline and teaching.

In addition to the above, applicants for Level D – Associate Professor will demonstrate:

Research (Knowledge Creation and Impact)

• A sustained and internationally recognised research profile, with a strong record of high-quality publications and scholarly impact
• Demonstrated success in securing significant competitive research funding (e.g. ARC or equivalent)
• Leadership of research programs, teams, or collaborations with national and/or global reach
• Clear evidence of impact on policy, practice, or the discipline

Education (Student-Centred Teaching and Learning)

• Sustained and demonstrable excellence in teaching and learning, including leadership of curriculum strategy and innovation
• Significant contributions to educational leadership at School, Faculty, or University level
• Supervision and successful completion of higher degree research students
• Leadership in advancing teaching quality, including mentoring colleagues and influencing educational practice

Leadership, Service, and Engagement

• Significant leadership and service contributions within the University and/or broader academic or professional communities
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, foster inclusive academic environments, and support staff development
• Established networks and partnerships that enhance research, education, and engagement outcomes
• Strategic contribution to governance, institutional priorities, and external engagement.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Applications will be reviewed as received.

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Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations, by email lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:59 PM