Associate Professor/Professor

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 191,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Faculty of Law invites applications for an Associate Professor/Professor to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to lead high-quality research shaping the faculty's standing in Australia.

Responsibilities include teaching innovation, program development, supervision of honours and postgraduate students, collaboration with industry and cross-unit leadership, and potential Associate Dean duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Law or related discipline and LLB/JD or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the law discipline.
• Evidence of research and activities in law.
• High-quality teaching and supervision experience at undergrad/grad levels.
• Proven track record in teaching, course development and supervision.
• Evidence of successful leadership in course development and delivery.
• Ability to obtain competitive research grants.
• Strong communication with diverse groups and committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with online and on-campus delivery.
• Develop educational programs and new learning approaches.
• Supervise and mentor honours, postgraduate and research students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty and engage with industry and community.
• Participate in faculty and university leadership initiatives and committees.
• Occasionally undertake Associate Dean responsibilities as required.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching excellence

Research leadership

Grant acquisition

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Law

Bachelor of Laws / JD

Job description

The UTS Faculty of Law is a dynamic, innovative law school renowned for excellence in legal education and research. Through industry engagement and forward-thinking teaching, it equips graduates with the skills to shape the future of law.

The Faculty is internationally ranked 8th in Australia for law and legal studies*; and is research ranked 4th in Australia for legal studies research quality^ (*QS World Rankings by Subject 2026; ^THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

About the role

The Faculty are recruiting an Associate Professor/Professor to teach in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and to conduct high-quality research that contributes to the faculty's position as one of the leading law schools in Australia.

The position holder will undertake:

• Academic teaching and educational development and engage with new learning approaches that integrate the best of online and face-to-face on-campus learning.
• Educational development of academic programs.
• Supervise and mentor Honour/Postgraduate/Research students.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues across the Faculty of Law and UTS; to enhance and bolster engage with industry professional and the community of law.
• Actively participate in faculty and university leadership engagement initiatives, including leading faculty board committees and attending national forums.
• Undertake the role of Associate Dean as required by the Dean on occasion.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the selection criteria and the role responsibilities.

Detailed Description

About You

You are an accomplished academic leader with a strong record of excellence in research, teaching, and service; and you bring an internationally recognised profile aligned to the Faculty's strategic direction and vision.

As Associate Professor (Level D) you will possess:

• Doctorate in Law or related discipline or equivalent research achievement; and Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the law discipline.
• Evidence of research and other activities related to the discipline of law.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching and supervision with extensive experience at undergraduate, postgraduate (coursework and research) levels.
• A proven track record of excellence in teaching, course development and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful leadership in course development and educational delivery.
• An established research record in law including a significant number of peer-reviewed top-tier publications.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive research grants.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups and to contribute constructively as a member of Faculty and University Boards and committees.
• Ability to work effectively with existing teaching and research teams, to motivate staff and students, and to provide leadership.
• Ability to establish and enhance international links and relationships with relevant professional, scholarly and community bodies.

As Professor (Level E) you will possess the above-listed criteria in addition to:

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal professional and practice issues.
• Strong background in legal and research policy and knowledge of research quality issues at national and international levels.
• International research reputation and research networks.
• Excellence in research performance and leadership, nationally and internationally, as evidenced by a strong research record of quality refereed publications and achievement of research grants.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise leadership, particularly research leadership.
• Ability to provide leadership.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $190,917 to $209,288 per annum (Associate Professor - Level D)

Base Salary Range: $237,393 per annum (Professor - Level E)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

The position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Open to candidates applying domestically and internationally.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk