• School of Law within Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

• Full-time fixed term position for up to 2 years.

• Base salary will be in the range $119,463 – $141,545 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing academic community committed to creating change through outstanding legal education. This teaching-focused opportunity will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate core law courses, including the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission to legal practice, while supporting student success, pedagogical innovation and educational leadership across the School of Law. Working alongside passionate colleagues, you will help shape the next generation of legal professionals through contemporary learning experiences that inspire, challenge and reward students.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Teach compulsory and elective law courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, coordinate courses, develop innovative curriculum and assessment materials, and enhance student learning and engagement through evidence-based teaching practices.

• Research and/or Teaching Practice and Impact: Contribute to the School's culture of educational excellence through leadership in teaching practice and educational innovation, mentor and support colleagues, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects.

• Citizenship and Service: Engage in citizenship, service and engagement activities that support the School, Faculty and University, while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive academic community.

This is a Teaching Focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. 

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About You

• A doctoral qualification in law that has either been conferred, is under examination, or is in the final stages of completion.

• Demonstrated experience teaching and supporting student learning within undergraduate and/or postgraduate legal education.

• A willingness and ability to develop, coordinate and deliver courses that comprise the Priestley 11 prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission to legal practice.

• Evidence of developing innovative curriculum, learning materials and assessment practices that enhance student outcomes.

• A strong commitment to teaching excellence, supported by teaching evaluations, peer recognition, awards and/or other indicators of impact.

• Demonstrated capability to contribute to educational leadership, pedagogical innovation and the broader culture of teaching excellence.

• Experience supervising or supporting undergraduate and/or postgraduate student research projects.

• The ability to establish productive relationships with colleagues, industry, government, professional bodies and the wider legal community.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a commitment to inclusive and respectful workplace practices.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant-writing support, greater research-funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career-progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Rick Bigwood, Sir Gerard Brennan Chair in Law and Head of School via email [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resumé, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

To apply, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68322). Please note applications will be reviewed as received. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.