Organisation/Company: RMIT UNIVERSITYResearch Field: Juridical sciencesResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)Country: AustraliaApplication Deadline: 11 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionFull-time, Continuing positionSalary Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the UniversityAbout YouThe Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. The Lecturer will be required to teach and conduct classes in courses relevant to their field of expertise and 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, law and technology, ethics and professional responsibility) should apply.The Lecturer is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. The Lecturer 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 may be responsible for course coordination.The Lecturer 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''ll have as a minimum: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.Ability to undertake course coordination role.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 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.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the SchoolThe School of Law, launched in 2025, emerged from the Graduate School of Business and Law. The School provides an open and collaborative intellectual environment, with academics who stand at the frontiers of interdisciplinary knowledge creation that is both rigorous and relevant, benefiting business, the legal system, and society at large. The School of Law, located at the historic Emily McPherson Building, provides RMIT law students with an engaging learning environment, superior educational resources, quality teaching staff and strong industry connections.Our research approach focuses on co-creation with stakeholders in a range of different sectors across Australia, the Asia Pacific, and the world. Through our research, we aim to develop thought leaders in important technology, social, environmental, and economic debates. Law academics are involved in research across many fields of law and engage in interdisciplinary research. Interest areas include Business and Human Rights, Law and Technology, International Law, Labour Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice, Company Law and Corporate Governance and Regulation, Climate and Energy Law, Gender Justice and Mental Health Law.Our teaching programs are intricately linked to our research efforts, and we teach students the same techniques that we use to help solve the most complex problems facing the legal sector. The Juris Doctor Program (JD) was introduced in July 2007 and provides non-law graduates the opportunity to obtain a qualification that leads to entry into the legal profession. From 2021, RMIT commenced offering accredited Bachelor programs in Law and Law double degrees.Our strength lies in our ability to develop well-educated, self-aware and highly competent graduates.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.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Prof. Lola Akin Ojelabi via email lola.akinojelabi@rmit.edu.au.Applications close on 11th of May at 11.59pm.About RMIT UniversityRMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University''s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT''s impressive standings in university rankings.We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations.RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to responding to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Lecturer (Law)