Expression of Interest Only / Casual Teaching Academic (Law and Criminology)
Job No.:570374
Work type:Casual
- Positions based at La Trobe University campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora or City), Bendigo and Online.
- Teaching Focused / Deliver student-centered education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Work type: Casual Ad hoc basis
- Min. working hours per week/fortnight: Casual (hours are dependent upon individual teaching activities available and assigned.)
- Salary range: Casual Academic rate as per La Trobe Uni Enterprise Agreement 2023
Position Purpose
We are calling for expressions of interest for casual staff to teach in the following disciplines:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate Law. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest teaching in the following areas:
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Procedure
- Equity and Trusts
- Legal Practice and Professional Conduct
- Property Law
- Public Law, including Administrative Law and/or Constitutional Law
- Tort Law
- Undergraduate Criminology. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest teaching in the following areas:
- Introduction to criminology and the criminal legal system
- Forensic psychology and its interface with the law
- Youth Justice
- Case management
- Ethics and accountability
- Cyber law and policy
Duties at this level will include:
- Teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level, along with related activities such as marking, provision of feedback and attendance at teaching team meetings.
- Law teaching will be primarily in person, Criminology teaching may be in person or online.
You will possess:
- For teaching in core Law subjects at all levels, a primary degree in Law (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor) is required.
- For tutoring in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Bundoora or Bendigo, a Masters or Honours degree in Law is desirable. Candidates with a Bachelor of Laws and professional equivalence or experience will also be considered.
- For tutoring in the Juris Doctor at the City Campus, a PhD, or current enrolment in a PhD, is preferred. Candidates with a Masters or Honours degree in Law and professional equivalence or experience may also be considered.
- For teaching in the Bachelor of Criminology, an Honours or Masters degree in Criminology or related field is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor of Criminology and professional equivalence or experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching will be highly regarded for all candidates.
How to apply
This is an EOI process, candidates details and interests will be noted in the School and candidates will be contacted as opportunities become available only. We will reach out if selected.
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 3 May 2026
Position Enquiries: Associate Professor Madelaine Chiam, Deputy Dean: m.chiam@latrobe.edu.au
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Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents will be considered:
- Cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and the subject areas you are able to teach in;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- Recent Student Feedback Reports (if available).
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Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
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