Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Law

Job Description

Griffith Law School contributes to the University’s culture and achievements through its own commitment to social justice and through offering a curriculum that is practical, critical and global in outlook. Griffith Law School is home to internationally renowned scholars who are at the forefront of legal research and reform. Our legal research has been consistently recognised by the Australian Research Council as 'above world standard'.

In 2025, the discipline of law at Griffith University was ranked 39th in the world, and 2nd in Australia (2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities).

The Law School is seeking an experienced Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to make significant contributions to high-quality teaching and to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities, with a particular interest in those with experience teaching Priestley 11 subjects including in the area of Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Practice.

Key responsibilities for a Lecturer (Level B) include but not limited to:

• Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the University’s undergraduate, and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities consistent with Griffith Graduates of the Future strategy.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
• Inform the quality, innovation, currency and evidence-base of teaching and learning through scholarly activities, commitments and outputs.
• Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge through a balanced research portfolio of high-quality outputs that demonstrate impact.
• Undertake research that has the potential to achieve impact on policy and practice in the wider community.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational and research activities with external communities.

Key responsibilities for a Senior Lecturer (Level C) - as above for Level B plus the following:

• Develop and implement evidence-based strategies that facilitate improved student retention, employability and successful outcomes for students.
• Provide educational leadership to a discipline including responsibility for academic courses and programs.
• Undertake high quality research that may have measurable impact on policy and practice in the wider community and attract and generate competitive research funding.
• Provide academic leadership ensuring consistently high-quality experiences and outcomes are achieved for higher degree research (HDR) candidates.
• Promote and enhance higher degree research programs and adopt strategies to encourage a pipeline of strong HDR students.
• Provide research leadership to the Department/School through collaboration with other staff and/or undertaking leadership of a research team.

This is a continuing, full-time position based at either Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.  Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for an Academic Level B is in the range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

The full-time equivalent base salary for an Academic Level C is in the range $143,418 - $165,374 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

Qualifications

The successful candidate at Level B will hold a doctoral or masters qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or field.

The successful candidate at Level C will hold a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching and to engage students effectively.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative curriculum and teaching materials.
• Demonstrated experience in providing academic support and mentoring to students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement in scholarly activities relevant to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish quality research.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Therese Wilson, Head and Dean, Griffith Law School at [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date:  Monday, 18 May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.