About the role

• Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level B $123K - $145K, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales
• Relocation allowance can be offered within Australia only

About us

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years.

The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, ranked #1 in Australia for Criminology and Criminal Justice programs (EduRank, 2025) encourages students to critically explore the causes of crime, construction of deviance, the criminal process, social control, and the legal system.

UNSW School of Law, Society and Criminology emphasises the social relevance and impact of rigorous research and teaching. We’re socially engaged interdisciplinary academics and students who share a commitment to driving positive change in law, criminology and justice for the benefit of society. We collaborate with leading researchers, teachers and professionals around the world.

Why this role matters 

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The role of Lecturer reports to the Head of the School of Law Society and Criminology and has no direct reports aside from casual Teaching Fellows.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Experience

Specific skills and experience required for this role include (but are not limited to): 

• A PhD in Criminology or a related discipline.
• Ability to teach criminology core courses, including criminological theory and methods, as well as specialist electives or master’s courses in criminology and criminal justice (breadth here is desirable; please identify courses willing and able to teach in covering letter)
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment checks required for this position

• Verification of qualifications
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

Benefits and Culture 

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• 10 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as an Indigenous Employee Network
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply 

Please click on Apply now to apply online.

Submit your CV along with a separate document that addresses your suitability for the position in relation to the criteria (listed under the ‘skills and experience’ section of the PD), before 11:30pm on Sunday 20^th July 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).

Get in Touch

For questions relating to the role please contact: 

Lyria Bennett Moses 
Head of School, School of Law, Society & Criminology

E: lyria@unsw.edu.au

For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact: 

Anabel Wason

Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au  

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.  

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

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