• Level C (Senior Lecturer) / Level D (Associate Professor) full-time appointment on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level C: $144,143 - $165,809; Level D: $173,024 – $190,355 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

About the area

The Law School comprises over fifty scholars engaged in teaching and research in law, socio-legal studies, and criminology. We offer three undergraduate majors (Business Law, Law and Society, and Criminology), a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, a postgraduate Juris Doctor (JD) and several Masters courses. Continually evolving to meet current and future challenges, we have a particular focus on the Indigenisation of the curriculum, internationalisation and multi-disciplinarity. Our academic staff have been drawn from top universities around the world and have broad-ranging expertise in delivering quality teaching programs.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an outstanding academic to join the Law School as either a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the School’s teaching, research, and engagement activities in a dynamic and collegial environment.

• You will teach across private law (with a particular focus on trusts), corporations law, and selected electives such as employment law, consumer law, and tax law, while supervising Honours, Masters, and HDR students.
• The Senior Lecturer role focuses on contributing to high-quality teaching, research, and service, whereas the Associate Professor role requires providing leadership in these areas, including driving innovation and strategic initiatives.
• Both positions involve active participation in governance and the collegial life of the Law School, with the Associate Professor expected to play a key role in academic leadership and strategic planning.

About you

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and a PhD in Law or a relevant postgraduate qualification combined with professional experience.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrated experience in teaching law and a record of excellence in curriculum development, innovative teaching approaches, and assessment design.
• For Associate Professor, substantial experience in mentoring junior colleagues and providing academic leadership in teaching programs.
• For Senior Lecturer, experience in mentoring and supporting colleagues (relative to opportunity).

Research

• For Senior Lecturer: An established research profile in one or more areas of private law (e.g., property, contracts, torts, remedies, equity and trusts) and evidence of scholarly publications.
• For Associate Professor: A national and/or international research profile in private law and a substantial record of attracting external research funding.

Service and Engagement

• Ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with professional bodies, government, and the broader community.
• For Associate Professor, significant leadership in academic service and governance.

Position descriptions:  PD [Senior Lecturer (Private Law)] [521861].pdf s PD [Associate Professor (Private Law)] [521861].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dean and Head of School, Professor Sharon Mascher at dean-law@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 Thursday, 18 December 2025

This position is only open to international applicants.   

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 people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.