Professor / Associate Professor in Law

Overview

• 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, Auckland University of Technology (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. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.

About AUT 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 (the principles and practices of Māori culture and values) and Te Aronui (AUT''s Te Tiriti framework) is integrated into our curriculum and the way we work, ensuring that students gain a profound understanding of New Zealand's unique legal landscape. We offer a vibrant, inclusive and engaging environment where students are encouraged to engage critically with the law and learn alongside each other.

We invite passionate and accomplished senior academics to join our team and contribute to our mission of shaping the future of law through impactful teaching and research alongside meaningful community engagement.

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.

You'll teach across programmes as assigned by the Dean of Law. We embrace practice-led, as well as research-informed, approaches to teaching where the student experience is optimised. Your contributions to programme and course development will enhance our continuous-improvement focus and you will support embedding Tikanga Māori into New Zealand''s law curriculum.

You will publish actively in your specialised field / s. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and the possibility of collaborative work and student research project supervision. The successful candidate will likely seek external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to School / Faculty activities.

Senior academics also provide mentorship to other colleagues in both research and teaching. You will have an open, engaging and collaborative attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. You must embrace and value diversity and enjoy working inclusively with students and staff.

AUT has generous leave allowances, excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and industry and various staff benefits including free membership to AUT gyms. You''ll join an open and collaborative environment that supports continued growth and development, and enhanced teaching and research practice.

About you | Ko wai koe

We welcome applications from innovative, inspiring senior legal academics. The key selection criteria being sought :

1. Qualification :

2. Teaching and Learning :

3. Research and Scholarship :

4. Citizenship and Service :

Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application.

How to apply | Me pēhea 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 :

The AUT Law School is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from all, including in particular, suitably qualified individuals from underrepresented groups.

Closing date for applications : Sunday 16 November @ 11.55pm NZST.

Reference : 93077

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

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call . Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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