Casual Academic Talent Pool - Law - PLT

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New South Wales – Sydney, NSW, invites expressions of interest for casual Teaching Fellow roles in the UNSW Law & Justice program. The positions support the Practical Legal Training (PLT) curriculum and involve teaching, marking, and online delivery to law students.

Candidates should have substantive NSW legal practice experience, excellent communication, and familiarity with learning management systems.

Qualifications

• Substantive knowledge of legal practice in New South Wales
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to equity and diversity in line with UNSW
• Experience in university teaching or similar higher education setting
• Post-admission legal practitioner experience in NSW (≥5 years)
• Accredited law degree and eligibility to practise in Australia
• Willingness to undertake formal teaching qualification if not already held

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutorials and class activities (light to moderate supervision)
• Participate in online and in-person teaching delivery
• Assist with marking and assessment tasks as required
• Support curriculum delivery and student engagement in law courses
• Utilise learning management systems to support student learning
• Contribute to maintaining high teaching standards and compliance with UNSW policies

Skills

Legal practice NSW

Communication

Time management

Online teaching

Equity & diversity

Education

Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education

Eligibility to practise as a lawyer in Australia

Tools

LMS familiarity

Job description

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW

6mo ago , from University of New South Wales

Job no: 539058
Work type: Casual
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Tutor, Lecturer, Other, Demonstrator

At UNSW PLT, our commitment to learning as an interactive process ensures our graduates acquire the knowledge and skills for success in pursuing a full range of opportunities, from commercial legal practice to community law centres, to running a start-up or working in the justice or law enforcement system, to roles in government or international organisations, developing law reform or public policy.

Law graduates who intend to seek admission to the legal profession must complete a Practical Legal Training (PLT) program. Our UNSW PLT program provides a unique opportunity to study in an engaging and supportive environment as students transition from law student to legal professional. UNSW’s distinctive, practice ready PLT program develops practical skills and proficiency in the day-to-day practice of law through an innovative course design that surpasses entry-level professional competency standards. Our UNSW PLT program is made up of coursework (an immersive week and online coursework) and workplace experience, where students transform their knowledge and skills into real-life practice in a law or law-related work environment, under the supervision of a practising lawyer. UNSW PLT program graduates are awarded a Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP) qualification.

About the role

Our academics are engaged in teaching across this program, but our students are also exposed to diverse methods of teaching and learning from our casual Teaching Fellows, who include leading judges, legal practitioners and policy officers. Teaching Fellows are an important and valued part of teaching delivery at UNSW Law & Justice. We are looking for professionals conversant with and passionate about the law to join our experienced Teaching Fellow community.

UNSW Law and Justice is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for casual teaching opportunities.

We are particularly looking for people with an interest in participatory teaching methods and inculcating in students an appreciation of the connection between law and justice.

Selection criteria

• Substantive knowledge and background in legal practice in New South Wales
• An understanding of the evolving context of legal practice and best practice management
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Sound time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve priorities within tight timelines
• Awareness of (or interest in) online educational technologies
• Commitment to equity and diversity principles in line with UNSW
• An accredited academic qualification in law (e.g. Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree) and eligibility to practise as a lawyer in an Australian jurisdiction
• At least 5 years’ post-admission experience as a legal practitioner in New South Wales
• A teaching qualification such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education, or willingness to undertake such a qualification
• Quality experience in, and a thorough knowledge of legal practice in the practice areas included in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice.
• Experience in teaching at a University or other tertiary education institution.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the use of, learning management systems.”

Additional Information

Teaching vacancies vary from Term to Term, depending on availability of permanent staff, course offerings and student enrolments. Employment is therefore offered on a Term basis. All employment details, including the duties required, duration of employment and relevant pay rates, will be confirmed with the successful applicant(s) prior to the commencement of duty.

As an approximate guide each tutorial involves 3 hours of work per week (including 1 hour of class delivery), plus additional marking in some weeks. You may also be asked to perform marking for a final exam or assessment item, after the teaching weeks have concluded.