Lecturers/Senior Lecturers (multiple positions)

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

About the Roles

The Faculty of Law is recruiting for Lecturers and Senior Lecturers to fill four positions available, through various employment engagements. The positions available are:

A. 2 x new continuing, full time (1.0FTE) Lecturers

These will be Level B academic appointments, consisting of teaching, research and service and engagement. Appointees will be expected to teach in the faculty undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs; and to conduct high-quality research that will contribute to the attainment of the faculty vision and to UTS 2030.

B. 1 x fixed-term, full time (1.0FTE) Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for a 3-year appointment

This will be a Level B or Level C Education-focussed academic appointment, with a minimum of 70% teaching. The appointee will be expected to teach in the faculty undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs; and to UTS 2030.

C. 1 x fixed-term Lecturer* or Senior Lecturer for an 15-month appointment

* appointment at Level B would be at full time (1.0FTE)

appointment at Level C would be at part time (0.6FTE)

This will be a Level B or C Education-focussed academic appointment, with a minimum of 70% teaching. The appointee will be expected to teach in the faculty undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs; and to UTS 2030.

The Faculty of Law is currently looking to recruit in all areas but has particular need in Commercial law, Civil Practice, Equity and Law and Technology.

Base Salary Range: $130,297 to $154,215 per annum (Lecturer - Academic Level B)

Base Salary Range: $158,393 to $181,901 per annum* (Senior Lecturer - Academic Level C)

*pro rata for part-time appointments

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

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Requirements

To Apply submit:

1. Your resume

2. A cover letter stating which position you are applying for (Position A, B C or all); your motivation for applying for the position; and how you meet the specific role criteria as listed in the “About You” section of the advertisement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job number IRC345640 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

For Positions A: Continuing roles open to candidates applying domestically and internationally.
For Positions B and C: Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointments. Visa sponsorship is not available for the fixed-term roles.

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

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.