- Salary Package: $127,138 to $178,523 (Level B - C) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment type: 2 x Full time continuing positions, available to start in 2026. Part time arrangements may be considered
- Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
About the Role
Macquarie Law School is seeking applications from highly motivated law academics with extensive tertiary legal education experience and a strong track record of high-quality research publications and impact. The successful applicants will contribute to the teaching, research and engagement programmes in Macquarie Law School.
We have current openings for Level B and Level C academics and encourage those with experience over a broad spectrum of discipline areas to apply. We welcome applications from overseas applicants with existing rights to work in Australia. Research and teaching experience in core Priestley units is highly valued as all academics in the School are expected to contribute to teaching in core units. In particular, we seek experience and/or capacity to teach civil procedure, commercial and private law.
Reporting to the Dean of School, successful applicants will contribute to the innovative teaching and research culture in the School. You will enhance the student experience through the delivery of outstanding teaching, focusing on pedagogic innovation and the development of professional skills. Your research agenda will be ambitious, and will demonstrate capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration, international, domestic and industry partnerships, and a commitment to real-world impact. You will have a record of high-quality publications and grant success commensurate with your experience and opportunity. Your employment history will include service and/or leadership roles within the University sector and beyond.
Teaching and Research academics are employed in balanced roles of 40% Teaching, 40% Research and 20% Service
Teaching and Research Academic
Teaching and Research Academic is a balanced academic role which will combine elements of research (40%), teaching (40%), leadership and service (20%).
It is expected that the appointees will:
Teach and coordinate, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including core units
Actively seek funding for, and contribute to, the research activities of Macquarie Law School, and the broader University and Research Centres (including interdisciplinary research)
Contribute to engagement and service activities on behalf of Macquarie University and Macquarie Law School
How to Apply:
Apply online by submitting your CV (not exceeding 3 pages) and a separate cover letter (not exceeding 3 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
(To be considered for a position, please identify which level of appointment you are applying for).
Selection Criteria for Lecturer (Level B) Applicants:
PhD in a relevant field of law
Demonstrated experience in quality research/scholarship, which may be evidenced by publications and/or success in attracting research support
Demonstrated success in teaching law at undergraduate and postgraduate level including the ability to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Demonstrated capacity for the supervision of higher degree research students
Record of contributing, or capacity to contribute, to administration in a University or professional setting.
Record of enhancing, or capacity to enhance, the University's reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders.
Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer (Level C) Applicants:
PhD in a relevant field of Law
Capacity for research leadership and contribution to research culture, activities, and outputs in a discipline of law
Demonstrated research quality and impact with an excellent track record of research publications in quality journals
Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
Demonstrated experience in effective undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including ability to develop and lead innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Demonstrable higher degree supervision philosophy and Record of higher degree supervision
Record of enhancing the University's reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders including legal professionals
Record of contributing through meaningful service in a university or professional setting
Specific role enquiries: Professor Lise Barry, Dean of Law, [email protected]
Applications Close: Monday 15th June at 11:59pm (AEST)
This role requires a police/criminal history check.
*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
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Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University/Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University/Health.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Applications Close:
15/06/2026 11:59 PM
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