Full-time or part time (negotiable 0.4 – 1.0 FTE), continuing position
Salary Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About You
The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) specialises in educational practice and scholarship and is expected to focus on delivering teaching and learning in the discipline of law. More specifically, the Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Law, and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and professional capabilities relevant to their work in the School of Law.
The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) will be required to teach and conduct classes in the Priestley courses as required and otherwise in law courses relevant to their field of expertise, and to assist in the academic and administrative, consultative and coordination tasks involved with these courses.
Academics with expertise in any of the Priestley 11 subject areas (contracts, torts, evidence, civil procedure, equity and trusts, constitutional and administrative law, company, property law, ethics and professional responsibility) should apply.
Expertise in the fields of family law, wills and probate, Indigenous people and the law, law and technology, commercial law is desirable.
The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) is expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) will be responsible for course coordination. Experience in coordination, course design, assessment design, and team management is desirable.
The Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused) is expected to have expertise in using educational technologies in delivery of legal education and/or be engaged in research on the intersection of law and technology.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
Demonstrated ability to undertake course coordination and course development.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
Ambition to engage at the forefront of ed tech and research in technology and/or law and social justice.
Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
ACDF Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
be currently engaged by RMIT on a Casual Academic Employee appointment
not have held a continuing academic position in an Australian university in the previous three (3) years
have at least 12 months of casual academic teaching experience within the past two years; and
be able to provide verification to support the above criteria.
Qualifications
Mandatory for Level A: Minimum 4 years of tertiary study, or equivalent qualifications and experience. PhD preferred.
Mandatory for Level B: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
RMIT University has a reputation for excellence in education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs and conducting research relevant locally and globally.
The College of Business and Law is one of the largest business and law schools in the Asia Pacific region and delivers industry-engaged legal and business education and applied research that spark ambition and new perspectives with a particular focus on technology and social impact Attracting over 31,000 business and law students, programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, and via significant teaching partnerships in Singapore, China and Indonesia.
RMIT’s location in the heart of a major Australian city ensures that the education provided can be closely linked to professional and industry needs. RMIT College of Business and Law has a proud history of providing programs that meet the evolving needs of students and industry.
Programs incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) which means that our students are work-ready by the time they graduate. This embedded industry perspective places them ahead of their competitors in the job market and provides an invaluable opportunity to start developing social and professional networks during their RMIT studies. For more information, please visit:
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
In your cover letter, please indicate:
Your preference for full-time or part-time employment (negotiable between 0.4 – 1.0 FTE).
If applying for a part-time role, specify your preferred time fraction (e.g., 0.4 FTE, 0.6 FTE, etc.).
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lauren Hessler via email lauren.hessler@rmit.edu.au
Position Description - Lecturer, Law (ACDF, Education Focused)
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