Lecturer / Associate Lecturer in Law

Position Details

• Full Time I Continuing position
• Academic Level A I $90,930 - $110,197 pa plus 17% superannuation I View Position Description (TSA) I View Position Description (CP)
• Academic Level B | $115,871 to $137,122 pa plus 17% superannuation I View Position Description (TSA) I View Position Description (CP)
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Position:           

Flinders University is seeking a motivated and engaging Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Law to contribute to high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of future-ready law graduates through innovative, practice-informed and student-centred teaching. This position is available as either a Teaching Specialist (Academic) or a Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner), allowing candidates to align their appointment with either an emerging academic teaching career or a practice-based legal career.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of highly skilled and socially engaged law graduates, with teaching contributions across areas such as Evidence, Health Law, Dispute Resolution, Indigenous Peoples, Colonialism and the Law, and Human Service Law.

The Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Law will contribute across:

• Deliver innovative, student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Law programs using flexible, blended approaches
• Contribute to topic coordination, curriculum design, program development and continuous improvement
• Contribute to scholarship of teaching (Academic Teaching Specialist) or bring practice-informed expertise (Clinical Practitioner)
• Support student development through mentoring, academic and career guidance
• Engage with legal practice, industry and community partners to enhance learning and employability outcomes

This position is open to domestic candidates. Relocation support may be available to the successful candidate.

About You

You are a collaborative and motivated educator or legal practitioner with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student success. You bring a passion for developing future legal professionals and contributing to an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

You will bring:

• For Level A (Associate Lecturer): A completed four-year tertiary qualification in Law or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• For Level B (Lecturer): A PhD or EdD in Law (or equivalent). For Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner) applicants, significant professional legal practice experience and active engagement in the profession will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience or capability in tertiary teaching, legal education, mentoring or professional training
• Evidence of student-centred teaching practice and commitment to improving student learning outcomes
• Experience or capability in curriculum design, assessment development, and delivery across face-to-face and online modes
• Understanding of practical legal skills development and contemporary assessment practices

About the College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences

The College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences delivers innovative and socially impactful education across a diverse range of disciplines. Our Law programs are recognised for their practical focus, commitment to social justice and strong engagement with industry and community.

We are committed to developing career-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking capabilities to succeed in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Why Flinders University?

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.

So, why work at Flinders?

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide
• 17% superannuation plus salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to professional development and education support programs
• Vibrant and supportive workplace culture
• Modern facilities located on our beautiful Bedford Park campus

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that supports Indigenous advancement in education, employment, research and wellbeing.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Appointment is also conditional upon completion of a Gender Based Violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence (2025).

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing all Key Position Capabilities of the relevant position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Samantha Kontra.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 29 June 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the University reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the advertised closing date.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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