• Based in Justice & Society at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing role
• Starting Salary: $137,488 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
• Lead high quality teaching and research across the Law discipline

About You

You are a Law academic and will apply your expertise to leading high quality teaching and research in UniSA Justice & Society.

We welcome applications from across the breadth of legal fields of expertise. We would be particularly interested in receiving applications with demonstrated expertise in contemporary legal issues as they relate to Aboriginal peoples, digital or technology law, and regulation. We would also encourage applications with demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of professionally focussed legal curriculum.

About the Role

Reporting to the Professorial Lead, this balanced teaching and research role will contribute independently and as part of a team to support UniSA Justice & Society’s teaching and research outcomes. In this role you will have responsibilities under teaching and learning, research and scholarship, engaging the community and industry and management and administration.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• Completion of a doctoral qualification in law AND a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
• Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment in Law
• A strong track record of high-quality publications and demonstrated ability to attract external funding
• Knowledge of developments in the discipline informed by scholarship and/or industry engagement

Why Join Us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• High-quality professional development programs and activities
• An on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities
• Extra leave benefits
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7210. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 2 June 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.