Professor, Law

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• Full-time, Continuing position
  
• Salary Academic Level E ($208,572) + 17% Superannuation
  
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
  

About the Position

Graduate School of Business and Law (GSBL) within the College of Business and Law is looking to recruit a senior academic and eminent researcher in Law, to contribute to significantly to teaching and research outputs, building capability of staff and promoting strong academic performance.

The Professor will provide high level research leadership developing and leading research project teams and programs and fostering a vibrant research culture. They will also teach and make a significant contribution to teaching and learning in the discipline with the aim of improving learning outcomes for students.

Additionally, the Professor will make a significant contribution to the planning and strategic direction of the School, taking on major academic leadership roles involving participation in various committees within the School, College and University and external to the University, as appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

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• A PhD in Law and a LLB or a Juris Doctor.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage award program/s and lead program reviews.
  
• Demonstrate distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record.
  
• Proven ability to sustain and grow Research Groups and Centres through the attraction of external funding.
  
• Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices.
  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor early career academics.
  
• Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives.
  
• Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University.
  
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.
  

Please Note:
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College of Business and Law

RMIT University has a reputation for excellence in education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs and conducting research relevant locally and globally.

The College of Business and Law is one of the largest business and law schools in the Asia Pacific region and delivers industry-engaged legal education and applied research that spark ambition and new perspectives. Attracting over 31,000 business and law students, programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, and via significant teaching partnerships in Singapore, China and Indonesia.

RMIT's location in the heart of a major Australian city ensures that the education provided can be closely linked to professional and industry needs. RMIT College of Business and Law has a proud history of providing programs that meet the evolving needs of students and industry. Programs incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) which means that our students are work-ready by the time they graduate. This embedded industry perspective places them ahead of their competitors in the job market, and provides an invaluable opportunity to start developing social and professional networks during their RMIT studies.

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To Apply

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3. Covering Letter (maximum 2 pages);
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4. Key Selection Criteria (maximum 4 pages).
   

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Position Description - Law

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Applications close on Sunday, 28 th July at 11.59pm.

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