Lecturer Law Casual Consolidation

We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.

To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totalling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.

La Trobe Law School seeks a dedicated early-career educator to inspire our students and contribute to our progressive Law program. Join us at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus as a Lecturer in Law and play a key role in shaping the future of legal education through impactful teaching and curriculum development. We especially welcome expertise in Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Company Law.

In this teaching-focused role, you’ll coordinate and deliver high-quality Law subjects, provide constructive feedback, and engage in innovative curriculum design that emphasizes academic excellence, access to justice, and employability. You’ll also contribute to our scholarship of learning and teaching, enhancing the student experience.

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Proven teaching effectiveness and commitment to curriculum development
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative spirit

Take this opportunity to grow your career in an inspiring setting with a team that values diversity, creativity, and student success.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 28th November 2024

Position Enquiries: Madelaine Chiam Assocaite Dean [email protected]>

Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. [email protected]

Position Description below:

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Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

The recruitment process will include a formal interview for the shortlisted candidates.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.