About the position
Professor or Associate Professor (x2) – Teaching + Research – Full-time, Continuing
Assistant Professor (x1) – Teaching Focussed – Full-time, Continuing
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
The Faculty of Law at Bond University has some of the country's best law teachers and scholars delivering innovative programs using world-class teaching facilities. We are committed to providing an exceptionally high-quality learning experience characterised by a professional and practical emphasis, a global focus, small classes, and personal attention. National and international legal experts in a variety of fields contribute to the delivery of programs at the cutting edge of contemporary legal scholarship and practice.
About the person
The Faculty of Law is seeking to appoint three full-time academics who are inspirational legal educators with excellent academic records and who value the importance of providing law students with an exceptional learning experience; who will serve as models of integrity and professionalism; and who will contribute to the collegiality of the Faculty.
Specifically, the Faculty is seeking:
- One Academic with expertise and an international reputation in private law, preferably property law, to be appointed to a teaching + research position at the level of Professor or Associate Professor A or B;
- One Academic with expertise and an international reputation in public law, preferably criminal law, to be appointed to a teaching + research position at the level of Professor or Associate Professor A or B; and
- One Academic with legal practice experience and legal training expertise to be appointed to a teaching-focussed position at the level of Assistant Professor A or B as a program lead in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) program.
All three positions will be continuing appointments. The specific academic level to which the academic is appointed will depend upon their demonstrated eligibility against the position descriptions and selection criteria below.
| Selection criteria | Position descriptions |
Associate Professor A (Teaching + Research) Associate Professor B (Teaching + Research) Assistant Professor A (Teaching Focused) |
Salary details
The salary for this position is outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Bond University Academic | Australian Public Sector Descriptor | Salary (base) - Full-time Equivalent | Superannuation per annum |
| Professor | Professor (Level E) | $215,265.21 per annum | 11.5% increasing to 17.5% after a two-year probation |
| Associate Professor A | Associate Professor (Level D) | $184,208.27 per annum | |
| Associate Professor B | Associate Professor (Level D) | $168,153.03 per annum | |
| Assistant Professor A | Senior Lecturer (Level C) | $160,204.81 per annum | |
| Assistant Professor B | Lecturer (Level B) | $134,792.41 per annum |
Staff benefits include:
- Free staff car parking
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
#Eligibility criteria or membership fees apply.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Executive Dean, Professor Nick James, at [email protected].
Application and submission details
How to apply for this position
Applicants can apply using the Apply Now button. All candidates are required to register online via our candidate portal prior to submitting an application. To support your online application, we request that you submit the necessary supporting documents. These documents should include your Curriculum Vitae/Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria above.
For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.
If you require any assistance with your application submission, please visit Applying for jobs at Bond.
Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 14 March 2025.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Short-listed applicants without work rights will need to demonstrate they can meet the requirements for obtaining a valid Australian work visa.
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.
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