About the role
- Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
- Duration: Fixed Term – 2 year contract
- Remuneration: Level B from $127,947; Level C from $155,403 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales
About us
UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years. We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world, consistent with UNSW’s new strategic plan Progress for All.
We ranked 1st in Sydney and 13th globally for law and legal studies in the 2026 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.
The School of Global and Public Law builds on the faculty’s strengths in international and comparative law and Australian public law. Across our teaching, research and engagement, we combine strong analytical foundations with practical approaches designed to make a real difference in the world.
Our outlook is socially and politically progressive. We are mindful of the ways law has, at times, reinforced unjust social and economic power structures, and we remain committed to its transformative potential as a force for social justice.
Why this role matters
We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the School of Global and Public Law at the Faculty of Law & Justice UNSW. We welcome applications from scholars with research expertise and a capacity to teach in one or more of the following areas of law:
- Public Law, including Principles of Public Law, Administrative Law and Federal Constitutional Law
- Law in the Global Context (incorporating both public and private international law)
- Core LLM modules: Global Common Law Systems and Legal Concepts, Research and Writing
Research and teaching staff are responsible for contributing to the School’s and the Faculty’s teaching programs, research, and engagement activities, and to carry out the duties expected of an academic at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, as appropriate.
Successful appointees will be expected to develop and maintain a strong program of individual research and to participate actively in the School’s and Faculty’s research culture, and to convene and teach courses in the Faculty’s LLB, JD and LLM programs.
The role reports to the Head of School, Global and Public Law and has no direct reports aside from casual Teaching Fellows.
Some Key Skills and Experience required
For Level B:
- A PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent).
- Capacity for high-quality research publications and clear research plans.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Ability to teach core LLB/JD/LLM courses in: Public Law, including Principles of Public Law, Administrative Law and Federal Constitutional Law; Law in the Global Context (incorporating both public and private international law); or Core LLM modules (Global Common Law Systems and Legal Concepts, Research and Writing).
- Evidence of strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building and organisational skills and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School’s service and engagement activities.
- Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
For Level C (in addition to the above):
- A demonstrated track record of research, with evidence of publications of high quality and impact, and the capacity for research leadership.
- Capacity to successfully recruit and/or supervise high calibre HDR students, and experience in chairing and/or participating in HDR confirmation and review panels.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level, including experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and convene core LLB/JD/LLM courses in one or more of the following areas: Public Law, including Principles of Public Law, Administrative Law and Federal Constitutional Law; Law in the Global Context (incorporating both public and private international law); or Core LLM modules (Global Common Law Systems and Legal Concepts, Research and Writing).
- Demonstrated experience in educational design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including experience involving educational technologies and using online delivery methods.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building and organisational skills and the capacity to work collaboratively and contribute to the School’s service and engagement activities.
- Evidence of the capacity to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Thursday 18th June 2026 at 11:55pm. Please upload your CV, copies of relevant publications and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the skills and experience listed in the position description (Selection Criteria). A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Get in Touch
For questions relating to the role please contact:
Professor Sarah Williams
Head of School, Global and Public law, Faculty of Law and Justice
E: sarah.williams@unsw.edu.au
For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact:
Anabel Wason
Talent Acquisition Partner
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
