* Continuing, full-time
* $131,671 to $151,624 per annum (Level C)
* Plus 17% employer superannuation
* Salary packaging options are available
* 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
* Relocation assistance provided
* Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)
* Positions will be based on campus in Armidale
* Must be willing (if needed) to travel to Tamworth campus for teaching and service.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 4 May 2024
Reference No: 225041
About the Role
The successful applicant will be required to be based on campus in Armidale. The Law School is particularly interested in excellent scholars and teachers in the areas of equity and trusts, contracts, criminal, tax, property, evidence, constitutional law, information technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, natural resource law and foundations of law.
The successful candidate will be required to work on campus in Armidale and be willing (when needed) to travel to Tamworth campus for teaching and service. You will join a collegial and mutually supportive law school. A substantial part of the school’s teaching is online, within a supportive pedagogic framework for students. Potential applicants will need to possess a demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and a willingness to adapt to new software environments, especially in the delivery of teaching to external students. Assistance will be provided to acquire the necessary technical skills.
The school has a highly active research and service culture, and as a new staff member, you will contribute to high-quality publications, research outputs, and scholarship of learning. All staff are also expected to make a service contribution to the institution.
About You
To succeed, you will have experience, skills and demonstrated ability at the appropriate level for the position as outlined in the Position Statement. You will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD), together with a PhD, or nearing completion of a doctorate, or equivalent.
As a senior lecturer (balanced academic), the successful applicant will conduct high-impact research, have an outstanding documented record of research outputs and publications which meet the ERA defined criteria, deliver innovative and high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervise research students. They will make a positive contribution to the Law School’s culture of collaboration and innovation, support the delivery of strategic goals, and enhance the reputation of the School, Faculty and University.
Enquiries and additional information
To discuss this role, please contact Professor Mark Perry, Interim Head of School, Phone 02 6773 5150, email or
Go to and refer to vacancy 225041 to view the position statement for this role.
TO APPLY
Submit your application through and refer to vacancy ref 225041. Your application should be comprised of:
1. Covering letter;
2. Responses to selection criteria (refer to the position statement);
3. Current CV;
4. Evidence of Australian work rights (if not an Australian citizen).
About the School of Law
The School of Law is Australia’s largest and most experienced distance provider of first-class legal education with world-standard research. The Law School enables students to undertake Australian legal studies on campus or online from anywhere on the continent and beyond. The school takes pride in exceptionally high levels of satisfaction from its students, who acknowledge their success is largely due to the opportunities provided by UNE’s School of Law.
The core of the School of Law research is its capacity to conduct cutting-edge research on legal issues including issues related to regional, rural and remote areas. It has three major legal research themes. These themes are based on the expertise of the academic colleagues and their track record in publishing, grants and HDR students. Natural Resources and Sustainability Governance spans the full spectrum of governance instruments, from local government ordinances to international conventions and non-government rules, codes of practice, and standards. Rural Law and Justice aims to accelerate the research with the intersections of law and other factors such as gender, race, age, socioeconomics and disability in the context of rurality. Local Governance, Business and Politics encompasses the fundamentals and rules of governance, politics, and business, including corporate, governmental, indigenous, international law, and governance research topics.
Additionally, our Agriculture and Law (AgLaw) group is the only Australian research concentration that pursues innovative scholarship on laws and institutions affecting regional, rural and remote communities. Established in 2004, it is known for its research projects on rural sustainability and social justice and particularly for its focus on emphasising empirical and institutional analyses of legal governance.
About the University of New England
The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.
About Armidale
Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquillity of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit
Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.
About Our Process
At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.
National Police Check
If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).
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