• Full-time, continuing position
• Academic Level D + 17% superannuation and flexible working arrangements
• Based at the City campus, but may be required to work at other campuses of the University

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the Role

The Associate Professor, Law provides leadership and fosters excellence in teaching and research efforts of the Graduate School of Business & Law, within the University, and with the community, professional, commercial and industrial sectors. More specifically, you will be responsible for providing original, innovative and distinguished contributions to the Schools programs for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities relevant to this discipline at a national and international level. You will make a significant contribution to the planning and strategic direction of the School, taking on academic leadership roles involving participation in various committees within the School, College and University and external to the University, as appropriate.

The Associate Professor will act as the Associate Dean (Law) for an agreed period of three years to provide strategic law leadership for learning and teaching or research and scholarship. The allocation of time for the Associate Dean role is 0.3-.05 (depending on projects such as accreditation).

About You

You will demonstrate the ability to direct a law program/s and implement program improvements and innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement programs. You will have a nationally recognised research track record in the law discipline including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets and emerging international recognition. Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort, manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements will be highly advantageous. In addition, you will have a proven ability as an effective member of a management team that develops and achieves shared goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Mandatory: Undergraduate or graduate law degree that enables admission to practice and a PhD in the law field.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

Preferred: Completion of appropriate teaching modules or possess (or eligible to apply for) appropriate HEA fellowship. If the appointed candidate does not meet this requirement at time of appointment, they will be supported to complete this as a requirement to fulfil their probation.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below.

Applications close on Sunday 16^th May at 11:55 pm.

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australias immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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