The role
- Full time, continuing (held concurrently with the Course Director role for an initial period of up to 3 years)
- Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus allowance and 17% superannuation)
- Canberra
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching to undergraduate students across on-campus and online platforms in Priestly 11 subjects, as well as actively contributing to ongoing development and delivery of law and criminology courses.
Additionally, you will be required to fulfill the role of Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice) for a period of three years concurrently with your appointment as Lecturer in Law. As Course Director, you will be providing leadership and academic management of courses relevant law and criminal justice, including curriculum development, course quality assurance and liaising with industry and skilled bodies.
Regular international travel may be required to support teaching delivery, partnership development, and research collaboration activities.
About you
- A doctoral qualification in Law or a related discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
- Completion of Practical Legal Training and experience as a practising solicitor.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of one or more of the following legal disciplines as practised and regulated in Australia or comparable legal systems (Civil, Family, Commercial).
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering high-quality learning and teaching experiences.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining strong partnerships and networks.
- Demonstrated experience in course design, evaluation and quality assurance.
About us
Learn more about the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences here.
Learn more about the Centre for Law and Justice here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description(s) below:
- Position Description – Lecturer in Law
- Position Description – Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice)
or by contacting:
Dr Duane Aslett | Director, Centre for Law and Justice | daslett@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6272 6212
Closing Date: 11pm, 12 October 2025
📌 Lecturer in Law / Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice)
🏢 Law and Criminal Justice
📍 Canberra