Lecturer in Law

Overview Charles Sturt University is seeking a passionate and experienced Lecturer in Law to join our dynamic team. This position focuses on delivering high-quality teaching across Priestly 11 subjects to undergraduate students via on-campus and online platforms. The role also contributes to the development and delivery of law and criminology courses, ensuring they remain current and relevant. There is a concurrent fixed-term Course Director role offering academic leadership and management for a complex course or group of courses, overseeing curriculum development and quality assurance, accreditation processes and compliance with academic regulations. The dual appointment for the first three years is approximately 45% workload for Lecturer in Law and 55% workload for Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice). The role includes regular international travel to support teaching delivery, partnership development, and research collaboration. Responsibilities Lecturer in Law (Level B) – Continuing, full time Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice) – Concurrent fixed term appointment (up to 3 years) Teach Priestly 11 subjects to undergraduate students, on-campus and online Contribute to development and delivery of law and criminology courses, ensuring currency and relevance Provide academic leadership and management for the course or group of courses, including curriculum development, quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance with academic regulations Industry liaison, marketing, and student advisory processes Lead course teams and contribute to strategic planning for high-quality education and student experience Travel internationally as required to support teaching, partnerships, and research collaboration About you You are an experienced legal academic who is passionate about teaching and leadership. To succeed in this role you will bring: A relevant law qualification and eligibility to teach Priestly 11 subjects Completion of Practical Legal Training and experience as a practising solicitor Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development Strong leadership and teamwork abilities with a collaborative mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and student success About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University — our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge and speaks to the mission of universities: to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Centre for Law and Justice here. Visit our website to learn about our employee benefits. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online and upload your CV. You will be expected to answer three targeted questions: Please outline your qualifications and experience relevant to this role, including your doctoral qualification (or equivalent BA/Master’s/Experience) and any practical legal training or experience as a practising solicitor. Which legal disciplines (e.g., Civil, Family, Commercial) do you have comprehensive and current knowledge of, and how have you applied this in practice or teaching? Tell us about an occasion when you were responsible for developing and implementing a course or program. How did you ensure compliance with university regulations and quality standards, and what steps did you take to involve colleagues and stakeholders? What was the result? This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position descriptions or by contacting: Lecturer in Law – position description Recruitment enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | Job enquiries: Dr Duane Aslett | Director, Centre for Law and Justice | Closing Date: 11pm, 10 December 2025 Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Management Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr