Casual Academic Talent Pool - Faculty of Law and Justice
Entry level. Casual teaching opportunities in 2026 courses across all schools of the UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice. Position based in Australia, Sydney, NSW. Work type: Casual. Categories: Tutor, Lecturer, Other, Demonstrator.
About The Role
UNSW Law & Justice is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for casual teaching opportunities in 2026 courses across all schools. Our academics teach across the LLB, BCCJ, graduate JD and LLM programs, and students are also exposed to diverse methods of teaching and learning from our casual Teaching Fellows, who include leading judges, legal practitioners and policy officers. We seek professionals conversant with and passionate about law to join our experienced Teaching Fellow community. We particularly look for people with an interest in participatory teaching methods and inculcating in students an appreciation of the connection between law and justice.
About You
For LLB, JD and LLM courses, you will need:
* 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, problem solving and communication and interaction skills.
For BCCJ Courses, You Will Need
* 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, 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)
To register your interest in joining the Casual Academic Talent Pool for UNSW Law & 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
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.
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