Senior lecturer, Law

La Trobe; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for staff and their family

Job summary

La Trobe University invites applications for a continuing, full-time Level C teaching-focused academic position in Law, based at either the Bundoora or Bendigo campus. The role emphasizes course coordination, curriculum design and student support, with duties spanning teaching, scholarly activity and program leadership.

Applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent) and a primary law degree; experience in teaching Priestley subjects and blended/online delivery is desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Primary law degree (LLB or JD) is required.
• Evidence of leadership at course/program level and excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and curriculum development of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated double degrees in a teaching-focused academic role.

Skills

Leadership at course/program level

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor

Job description

Job no: 571155
Work type: Continuing
Location: Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Teaching Focused, Level C - Teaching Focussed, Law

• Continuing position
• Full-time
• Based at either La Trobe University’s Bundoora or Bendigo campus.
• Level C
• Salary starting at $144,266 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Teaching focused

About the position

Lead the coordination and curriculum development of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated double degrees in a teaching-focused academic role (Level C).

Responsibilities include course and subject coordination, curriculum design, student support and scholarly work to enhance teaching and learning. Experience teaching Priestley subjects is welcomed, particularly Equity and Trusts, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Legal Practice and Professional Conduct.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline and a primary degree in law (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor).
• Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at course/program level.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes with a commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
• Demonstrated evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

Closing date: By 11:55 pm on Monday the 9 th of November 2026

Position Enquiries: Madelaine Chiam, Deputy Dean, Associate Dean Academic and Partnerships

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inprevious employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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