Lecturer in Law

Full time, continuing appointment – 2 positions available 
Research Active Academic Level B salary - $110,500 to $130,649 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Darwin Waterfront Campus 

Utilize your experience and passion in Law to teach students at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
As a Lecturer in Law, you will contribute to teaching, research, and innovative community engagement activities in the area of Law. Developing and delivering a mix of semester length units as well as short courses aimed at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education markets whilst contributing to legal scholarship and/or scholarship relating to pedagogy and, where appropriate, engaging in co-supervision of higher degree research students.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification or higher in Law, or related discipline and proven experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated research ability and commitment to carrying out legal research.
• Evidence of effectiveness as a law teacher, a commitment to superior teaching outcomes, flexible teaching hours (including evening classes) and demonstrated interest in the development and understanding of distance learning and modern information and communication technologies.
• Evidence of ability to teach into at least two of the Priestly 11 subjects, including Property Law, Criminal Law and Torts Law.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively undertake administrative responsibilities, including unit coordination.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to work effectively and consultatively as a member of a team. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills engaging a wide range of audiences, and successful experience in collaborative endeavours.

To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.  
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment 

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Research Active Academic Level B salary. The base salary will be in the range of $110,500 to $130,649 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $129,285 to $152,859 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory 
• 17% superannuation 
• Six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Alan Berman on 08 8946 6116 or email alan.berman@cdu.edu.au.    

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email peopleservices@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
 
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Sunday 12th May 2024