Academic Opportunities Across Levels A–D – Deakin Law School, Deakin University

Academic Opportunities Across Levels A–D – Deakin Law School, Deakin University

• Institution: Deakin University

• Academic Unit / Department: Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law

• Job Number: 589192

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Continuing

• Academic Streams: Teaching & Research and Education-Focused

• Academic Levels: Level A to Level D

• Positions: Associate Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor

• Specialization: Law

• Locations: Melbourne – Burwood Campus; Geelong – Waterfront Campus; Flexible

• Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM AEDT

Available Academic Levels

1. Associate Lecturer – Level A

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 57.79 lakh – INR 77.69 lakh annually

• Suitable for candidates making substantial progress toward completion of a Ph.D. in Law.

• Applicants should demonstrate a strong record or potential in teaching and scholarly activity.

2. Lecturer – Level B

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 81.68 lakh – INR 96.60 lakh annually

• Ph.D. in Law required.

• Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching and an emerging research reputation where applying for a teaching and research role.

3. Senior Lecturer – Level C

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 99.59 lakh – INR 1.15 crore annually

• Ph.D. in Law required.

• Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching and, for teaching and research appointments, a national research reputation.

4. Associate Professor – Level D

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.19 crore – INR 1.31 crore annually

• Ph.D. in Law required.

• Candidates should demonstrate academic leadership, excellent teaching, and, for teaching and research appointments, an international research reputation.

All salary levels include an additional 17% superannuation.

Overview of Opportunities

Deakin Law School is recruiting several developing and established scholars for ongoing academic appointments across Levels A–D.

Positions are available in both Teaching & Research and Education-Focused streams. Scholars from all areas of legal teaching and research are welcome to apply.

Priority Areas of Expertise

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with expertise in:

• Contract Law

• Property Law

• Equity and Trusts

• Torts

• Criminal Law

• Evidence

• Civil Procedure

• Foundations of Law

• Family Law

• Environmental Law

Candidates working in other areas of Law may also apply.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

Depending on academic level and appointment stream, responsibilities may include:

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate Law education.

• Teach through:

  • Face-to-face delivery

  • Synchronous online teaching

  • Asynchronous online teaching

• Design and develop innovative curricula.

• Develop teaching and learning resources.

• Design and administer assessments.

• Provide timely and constructive student feedback.

• Supervise Honours and Ph.D. research students.

• Contribute to teaching teams and academic collaboration.

• Mentor academic colleagues where appropriate.

• Support educational excellence across Deakin Law School.

Teaching & Research Stream

Candidates appointed to Teaching & Research roles will also be expected to:

• Conduct scholarly legal research.

• Publish in quality academic journals.

• Develop a recognised body of research.

• Pursue external research funding.

• Participate in national and international research collaborations.

• Contribute to research with academic and societal impact.

Research expectations increase according to academic level.

Education-Focused Stream

Education-focused academics will primarily contribute to:

• High-quality legal education.

• Curriculum development.

• Innovative legal pedagogy.

• Advancement of knowledge in legal education.

• Student learning and academic success.

• Teaching leadership and capability-building.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Level A:

• Substantial progress toward completion of a Ph.D. in Law.

• Strong record or potential in scholarly teaching and learning.

• Developing research agenda where applicable.

Levels B–D:

• Ph.D. in Law.

• Excellent record of scholarly teaching and learning.

• Experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education.

• Research supervision experience.

• Appropriate research profile for the level sought.

Across all levels, candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

• Capacity to contribute to academic service and leadership.

• Commitment to community and professional engagement.

• Ability to establish productive relationships with:

  • Academic colleagues

  • Universities

  • Government

  • Legal profession

  • Community organisations

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Current Academic Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

   • Clearly identify the academic level being sought.

   • Specify whether applying for a Teaching & Research or Education-Focused role.

3. Detailed Responses to the Key Selection Criteria

Applicants should review the relevant position description for the academic level and appointment stream before submitting.

Application Process

• Job Number: 589192

• Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM AEDT

• Applications should be submitted through the Deakin University careers portal.

• Contact: Professor Patrick Emerton, Dean, Deakin Law School

• Email: p.emerton@deakin.edu.au
  

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