Casual Academic Talent Pool - Faculty of Law and Justice

Casual Academic Talent Pool – Faculty of Law and Justice

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This job is based in Australia.

About the Faculty

UNSW Law & Justice comprises the following schools: Private and Commercial Law, Global and Public Law, Law, Society and Criminology.

About the Role

UNSW Law & Justice is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for casual teaching opportunities in 2026 courses across all schools.

Teaching Fellows are an important and valued part of teaching delivery at UNSW Law & Justice. We are looking for professionals conversant with and passionate about the law to join our experienced Teaching Fellow community.

We are particularly looking for people with an interest in participatory teaching methods and inculcating in students an appreciation of the connection between law and justice.

About You – LLB, JD, LLM Courses

• A Master’s or PhD degree in law or another relevant discipline; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in law or another relevant discipline plus at least 2 years of in-depth professional and/or educational experience that demonstrates advanced legal knowledge, independent learning, critical thinking and problem solving and communication and interaction skills.

About You – BCCJ Courses

• A Master’s or PhD degree in criminology, law, or another relevant discipline; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, or another relevant discipline plus at least 2 years of in-depth professional and/or educational experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge, independent learning, critical thinking and problem solving and communication and interaction skills.

Additional Information

Teaching vacancies vary from Term to Term, depending on availability of permanent staff, course offerings and student enrolments. Employment is therefore offered on a Term basis. All employment details, including the duties required, duration of employment and relevant pay rates, will be confirmed with the successful applicant(s) prior to the commencement of duty. Offers of employment will be made in accordance with the UNSW (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Closing Dates

Recruitment process will commence approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Term Dates

• Term 1 (16 February – 17 May)
• Term 2 (1 June – 30 August)
• Term 3 (14 September – 13 December)
• Summer Term (05 January – 06 February)

Expressions of Interest

To register your interest in joining the Casual Academic Talent Pool for UNSW Law and Justice, please fill in the below Expression of Interest form. You can view details for specific courses listed in this form by searching in the UNSW Course Outline Finder.

Expressions of Interest | 2026 Teaching Preferences.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.