Position Number: 0056888
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Melbourne Law School
Salary: Levels B – D $119,231 - $193,740 p.a. plus 17% super
Melbourne Law School is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research. We take pride in our world-class academics and our dedication to providing a high-quality educational experience for our students. Our vibrant community of academics work collaboratively to advance legal education and research
We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our vibrant academic community in two streams:
1. Education-Focused
2. Education and Research-Focused
These are continuing opportunities for academics from Levels B, C and D. Applications are invited from academics with experience in all areas of law, but we are especially interested in applicants with a track record of teaching in the core law curriculum. We also have needs in a range of electives such as Advocacy and Negotiation and clinical subjects.
A summary of what we are seeking in each stream is provided below.
Education-Focused (Teaching & Learning)
Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the work of the Melbourne Law School in teaching and learning, engagement and leadership and service, and undertake some research (which may be scholarship related to pedagogy/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning). They will teach in the Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) programme and in the Melbourne Law Masters (MLM) as required, usually including one or more of the core JD subjects. They may also contribute to teaching law related subjects to students in other faculties, including Breadth subjects.
Education and Research-Focused (Teaching, Learning & Research)
Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the work of the Melbourne Law School in teaching and learning, research, engagement and leadership and service. They will teach in the Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) programme and in the Melbourne Law Masters (MLM) as required, usually including in one or more of the core JD subjects. They may also contribute to teaching law related subjects to students in other faculties, including undergraduate Breadth subjects.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements at the various academic levels, please refer to the attached PD.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative teaching methods.
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team of academics who are leaders in their field.
- Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional development and growth.
- Contribute to shaping the future of legal education and making a lasting impact on students.
How to Apply:
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
· Cover Letter outlining the below information:
For Education Focused Roles:
- Your teaching interests and experience and how you approach your teaching, including any evidence of teaching quality (such as peer review reports, teaching awards, student evaluation results or teaching courses undertaken).
- Your approach and experience in supporting students.
- Your experience in developing course materials, utilising learning management systems, and subject coordination.
- The nature and impact of your contribution (both current and future) to engagement (if any) through dissemination of your research and engagement to the community at a local, national and/or global level.
- Your contributions to service or leadership.
For Education and Research Roles:
- What your published research to date has contributed to your field and why it is significant or innovative or demonstrates outstanding potential.
- Your research plans (and what that future research will contribute to the field).
- Your teaching interests and experience (including in developing course materials, utilising learning management systems, and subject coordination), and how you approach your teaching, including any evidence of teaching quality (such as peer review reports, teaching awards, student evaluation results or teaching courses undertaken).
- The nature and impact of your contribution (both current and future) to engagement (if any) through dissemination of your research and engagement to the community at a local, national and/or global level.
- Your contributions to service or leadership.
· The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
· Resume
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
