About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

The Canberra Law School is seeking Lecturers in Law to join our dynamic academic community within the Faculty of Business, Government & Law. We are looking to appoint multiple academics who can contribute to teaching in the areas of criminal law, evidence law, business law and corporate law.

As a Lecturer in Law, you will inspire the next generation of legal professionals through high-quality, practice-informed teaching while developing your own research profile.

Our key research themes include:

• Human and Environmental Security
• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Future Technology Regulation and Governance

About you:

• Demonstrated teaching in the Priestley law units
• A PhD in Law (or equivalent), or progress toward completion
• An emerging research track record
• Practical legal experience would be desirable

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with you CV only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

For job specific information: Please contact Maree Sainsbury, Head of Canberra Law School, [email protected], +61 2 62015797

For recruitment and application questions: Please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday, 2 November 2025