Full-time, Continuing | Multiple Positions available
Reference number: 184656768
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Faculty of Law
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast is recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspiring tomorrow's professionals via a personalised and transformational student experience.
The Faculty of Law at Bond University has some of the country's best law teachers and scholars delivering innovative programs using world-class teaching facilities. We are committed to providing an exceptionally high-quality learning experience characterised by a professional and practical emphasis, a global focus, small classes, and personal attention. National and international legal experts in a variety of fields contribute to the delivery of programs at the cutting edge of contemporary legal scholarship and practice.
About the position
The Faculty of Law is seeking to appoint four full-time academics who are inspirational legal educators with excellent academic records and who value the importance of providing law students with an exceptional learning experience; who will serve as models of integrity and professionalism; and who will contribute to the collegiality of the Faculty.
Specifically, the Faculty is seeking candidates who can contribute to the delivery of subjects covering the Priestley 11 prescribed areas of knowledge and/or Business Law.
All four positions will be continuing appointments with a two-year probationary period. The specific academic level to which the academic is appointed will depend upon their demonstrated eligibility against the position descriptions and selection criteria below. Depending on candidates’ experience and qualifications, appointments will be made either as teaching-and-research academics or as teaching-focused academics.
Selection criteria
Position descriptions
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor /
Associate Professor B (Teaching + Research)
Associate Professor B (Teaching Focused)
Assistant Professor A (Teaching + Research)
Assistant Professor A (Teaching Focused)
Assistant Professor B (Teaching + Research)
Assistant Professor B (Teaching Focused)
The salary for this position is outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Bond University Academic
Australian Public Sector Descriptor
Salary (base) - Full-time Equivalent
Superannuation per annum
Associate Professor B
Associate Professor (Level D)
$173,197.62 per annum
12% increasing to 17.5% after a two-year probation
Assistant Professor A
Senior Lecturer (Level C)
$165,010.961 per annum
Assistant Professor B
Lecturer (Level B)
$138,836.18 per annum
Staff benefits include:
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Free staff car parking
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Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
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Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
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Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
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Staff wellbeing program
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Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
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Study assistance for staff and dependants#
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Corporate health and finance discounts
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Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
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Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
#Eligibility criteria or membership fees apply.
Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Executive Dean, Professor Nick James, at [email protected].
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Please ensure your application includes:
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A current resume
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A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above
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Applications close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 29th July 2026
Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond
Short-listed applicants without work rights will need to demonstrate they can meet the requirements for obtaining a valid Australian work visa.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
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