Western Sydney University is seeking a Professor to join the School of Law and lead impactful legal education and research. This senior role involves strengthening the School's mission across teaching, research, and engagement, contributing directly to curriculum innovation and high-impact scholarship aligned with the University’s ambitions.
What You'll Do
- Lead and inspire excellence in contemporary blended learning that supports a diverse student body.
- Contribute to designing and delivering contemporary blended learning supporting students with different learning styles and backgrounds.
- Foster excellence through reflective teaching practices and lead curriculum innovation across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Strengthen the School’s research profile by driving high-impact scholarship aligned with key research clusters.
- Support interdisciplinary collaboration across Faculties and Research Institutes, building networks that advance institutional priorities.
- Mentor early and mid-career academics, fostering strong teaching and research cultures.
- Build productive relationships with industry, professional bodies and community partners.
- Foster new research projects, attract external funding and contribute to the University’s national and global ambitions.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD in a related discipline, with demonstrated leadership across teaching, research and engagement.
- Excellence in pedagogical design and use of educational technologies to support diverse learners.
- Proven leadership in research, supervision, collaboration and attracting external funding.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across disciplines, industry and community partners.
Team & Environment
You will join the School of Law, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across Faculties and Research Institutes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $225,857 – $233,770 per annum.
- 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading.
- Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
- Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work mode and is based at the Parramatta South campus.
Western Sydney University is committed to substantive equality and actively encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.



