• Contribute to the Law School by teaching Indigenous law, conducting research, and engaging in the Indigenisation Project.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level B: $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Established in 1927, UWA Law School is the fifth oldest Law School in Australia and is Western Australia’s premier Law School.  We have a long and proud history of academic excellence, providing a broad range of education programs and leading research projects with impact. We are committed to contributing to our local, national and international communities with the continuing valued support of our alumni and national and international partners.

The Law School comprises over fifty scholars engaged in teaching and research in law, socio-legal studies and criminology. Our academic staff have been drawn from top universities around the world and have broad ranging expertise delivering quality teaching programs. Scholars within the Law School are engaged in a diverse range of legal and socio-legal research areas covering public, private, international and domestic law, as well as law and society, justice studies and criminology. Our research projects are focused on producing valuable scholarship with real-world impact through a variety of written outputs (books, journal articles, research reports, submissions) as well as disseminating information through public lectures, workshops, online and within our taught programs.

In 2019, the UWA Law School and the School of Indigenous Studies embarked on a project to incorporate Indigenous knowledges, cultures and perspectives into the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. This project continues, with the focus expanded beyond the JD to include other UWA Law School offerings.

About the opportunity

• Contribute to the Law School's teaching programs, research, and engagement related to the Indigenisation Project.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate units on Indigenous law, knowledges, cultures, and their interaction with Western laws.
• Conduct research, engage in research activities, and develop a professional research profile in your field of expertise.

About you

• Completion of a professional Law degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor).
• Ability to deliver innovative and effective teaching approaches, assessments and materials for units and courses.
• An emerging research profile, or a commitment to develop a research profile.
• A commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, knowledges and perspectives

Note: Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as per section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

Position description:  PD [Lecturer Law (Indigenous Peoples and the Law)] [517947].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sharon Mascher at sharon.mascher@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 27 October 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.