
Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Law
University of New England
Posted 3 days ago
6 full-time, continuing positions available: 2 x Lecturer in Law (Balanced), 2 x Lecturer in Law (Teaching Focused), 2 x Senior Lecturer in Law (Balanced)
$116,738 to $138,353 (Lecturer - Level B)
$147,000 to $164,293 (Senior Lecturer - Level C)
Plus 17% employer superannuation
Salary packaging options are available
Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave +17.5% leave loading, Christmas shutdown, Special Studies Leave, personal, parental and cultural leave
Relocation assistance available
Free on campus parking and state of the art sporting and athletic facilities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
Must be willing (if needed) to travel to other UNE campuses for teaching and service.
About the University of New England
The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked University renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will be required to align with UNE's Strategic Plan: Connecting Individual Aspirations to Community Outcomes 2026 - 2035.
About You
To succeed, you will have experience, skills and demonstrated ability at the appropriate level for the position as outlined in the Position Statement.
You will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD), together with a PhD (or equivalent legal experience). For Teaching-Focused positions, nearing completion of that award (or equivalent alternative) will suffice.
For the four (4) Balanced academic positions, successful applicants will conduct high-quality research, deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervise research students. You will make a positive contribution to the Law School’s culture of collaboration and innovation, support the delivery of strategic goals, and enhance the reputation of the School, Faculty and University.
For Teaching-Focused positions, successful applicants will deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The successful applicants will be required to make a positive contribution to the Law School’s culture of collaboration and innovation, support the delivery of strategic goals, and enhance the reputation of the School, Faculty and University.
You will be required to travel to UNE campuses for your role, including for teaching, research and service. The School of Law is interested in receiving applications from outstanding researchers and teachers in all compulsory core units, particularly: commercial law, contract law, torts law, criminal law, and/ or tax law.
About the School of Law
The School of Law is Australia’s largest and most experienced distance provider of outstanding legal education with world-standard research. The Law School enables students to undertake Australian legal studies on campus and/ or online from anywhere in Australia and internationally. The School takes pride in exceptionally high levels of satisfaction from its students.
The School of Law is a world leader in numerous areas of legal research, and has a strong track record of high quality research impact, outputs and engagement. For further details on our areas of legal research expertise, see: https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-science-agriculture-business-and-law/school-of-law/research. The School’s research has been consistently ranked ‘at world standard’ in ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) ranking exercises. The School’s AgLaw Research Hub is the only Australian research hub that pursues innovative scholarship on laws and regulations affecting regional, rural and remote communities. Established in 2004, it is world renowned for its research on environmental issues, regional and rural sustainability, and social justice.
About Armidale
Armidale is a vibrant regional town centre that combines all the features of a bustling metropolis with the tranquillity of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, exceptional schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and work. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience
Enquiries and additional information
For further information about these positions please contact the Head of School’s office: [email protected]
For further information relating to the recruitment process, please contact Amelia Mulligan, Recruitment Consultant on 02 •••• •560 or [email protected]
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
Reference No:
225262 - Lecturer in Law (Teaching Focused)
225263 - Lecturer in Law (Balanced)
225264 - Senior Lecturer in Law (Balanced)
To Apply
Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une. Please ensure that you refer to the correct vacancy reference number as listed above. You will need to submit an application to each vacancy reference number that you wish to apply for.
You application should be comprised of:
Covering Letter (with reference to the vacancy number and position you are applying for); and
Responses to Selection Criteria (refer to the Position Statement for Level B (Teaching Focused); Level B (Balanced); or Level C (Balanced) as appropriate); and
Current CV.
Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.
About Our Process
At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.
National Police Check
If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).
About University of New England
The University of New England’s mission is to help busy adults become Future Fit in response to a rapidly changing world. We pioneered distance education more than 60 years ago and have been perfecting it ever since. UNE provides a range of competitive benefits for its employees, including up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, salary packaging, flexible family arrangements, excellent training and career advancement opportunities, study leave, and much more. Work with one of Australia's great teaching and research universities.