Professor, School of Law

Division: Provost

Location: Parramatta, AU

Contract Type: Full-Time

Job ID: REF1351Q

Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level E.

Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.

Salary: $230,375 – $238,446 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide senior academic leadership to embed experiential learning and practical legal skills across the law program.

The Opportunity

You will provide senior academic leadership in law with a clear focus on expanding and embedding experiential learning as a core component of the program. You will respond to the evolving expectations of the legal profession by ensuring graduates develop strong practical legal skills, ethical judgment and professional capability alongside disciplinary knowledge.

You will design, develop and deliver contemporary undergraduate and postgraduate units using blended and technology-enabled approaches. You will apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and reflective practice, lead peer review and quality assurance in education, and support curriculum development at unit, course and program level. You will contribute to professional development in pedagogy and discipline knowledge across the School of Law and Faculty.

You will establish and sustain strong relationships with legal practitioners, service providers and professional bodies in Western Sydney, nationally and internationally. Through these partnerships, you will strengthen work-integrated and experiential learning opportunities, support industry-informed teaching and research, and contribute to the standing of the law program. As a senior academic leader, you will mentor early and mid-career academics, support the next generation of academic leaders, and contribute to governance and professional activities relevant to legal education.

What Success Looks Like:

• Experiential learning is embedded across the law curriculum and aligned to professional expectations.
• High-quality teaching, assessment and feedback support student learning and graduate readiness.
• Strong engagement with legal providers and professionals locally and internationally.
• Early and mid-career academics are effectively mentored and supported in teaching and leadership.
• The law program demonstrates sustained excellence in education and professional engagement.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Extensive experience in legal practice or a PhD in law or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum design at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience leading experiential or practice-based learning initiatives in legal education.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with legal professionals and industry partners.
• Highly developed leadership, collaboration and mentoring capability across disciplines and faculties.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Catherine Renshaw, Dean, School of Law via C.Renshaw@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1351Q.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 July 2026.
• Checks: Appointment to this position is subject to a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).
• Working Rights: Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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ABOUT WESTERN

Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.