Professor / Associate Professor Of Law

Join to apply for the Professor / Associate Professor of Law role at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Make real impact as a senior law academic

Utilise your passion for legal teaching, research and academic leadership

Permanent, full-time role based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, AUT is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed.

We are a socially-driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions.

We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business and industry.

About the Law School

AUT's Law School comprises scholars and practitioners dedicated to developing the next generation of legal professionals, providing innovative and comprehensive legal education and research which impacts the legal landscape across New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.

Our commitment to Tikanga and Te Aronui is integrated into our curriculum and the way we work, ensuring that students gain a profound understanding of New Zealand's unique legal landscape.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Professor or Associate Professor to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service.

We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our Law School, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and / or research in any area of the Law.

You will have demonstrated leadership capability and show willingness to take up a future substantial leadership role as opportunities arise, including leading new programme developments, deputy / head of school, associate dean or research centre leader.

Teach across programmes as assigned by the Dean of Law.

Support program and course development, embedding Tikanga Maori into New Zealand's law curriculum.

Publish actively in your specialised field(s) and seek external research funding.

Mentor other colleagues in research and teaching.

Embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

About you | Ko wai koe

We welcome applications from innovative, inspiring senior legal academics.

The key selection criteria being sought are :

1. Qualification :

A minimum of a completed research LLM.

2. Teaching and Learning :

Significant undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing experience in Law.

Ability to contribute to curriculum growth and high-quality course content.

Track record of supervising postgraduate students to completion.

3. Research and Scholarship :

Strong research outputs and successful external research grant applications where appropriate.

Collaborative relationships with peers domestically and internationally.

Editorial board appointments or editorship / guest editorship experience.

4. Citizenship and Service :

Academic leadership and service record.

Engagement with external community members, industries, government and professional law bodies.

Media engagement and research translation to general audiences.

5. Equity and Te Aronui :

A champion for equity, supporting the school's Te Aronui journey.

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono

Along with your full academic CV (including a complete publication list) please ensure to submit

a) a cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and

b) a statement addressing how you feel you meet some or all of the key selection criteria listed above.

Further Information

Start Date : As soon as possible (to be agreed with the successful candidate).

Term : Permanent, full-time appointment.

Salary ranges : Professor – NZD $162,608 to $209,052; Associate Professor – NZD $148,548 to $171,983.

Academic enquiries : Professor Khylee Quince, Dean of the AUT Law School –

Recruitment enquiries : Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner –

Diversity Statement

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.

We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Maori and Pacific communities.

We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Closing date for applications

Sunday 16 November @

• pm NZST.

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