Academic Appointment Round 2018 Information for Prospective Applicants
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT ROUND 2018 INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS Applications close: Monday 22 October 2018 ANU College of Law CONTENTS The Australian National University 2 ANU College of Law 3 Advertisement 7 Position Description – Lecturer (Academic Level B) 8 Position Description – Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) 9 Position Description – Associate Professor (Academic Level D) 10 How to apply 11 Further information 12 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY The Australian National University (ANU) Research-intensive education is one of the world’s foremost research As the specially-chartered national university, the University conducts research at the highest levels in all of its colleges, universities. and offers a unique research-led education to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows. Distinguished by its relentless pursuit of excellence, the University attracts leading academics and outstanding students The University advances the national intellectual and creative from Australia and around the world. capacity in three key ways: Further information about ANU can be found at: 1. Through broad-based research and researchintensive education in the disciplines fundamental to all knowledge: > anu.edu.au/about the humanities, the sciences and the social sciences; 2. By supporting research and research-intensive education History in a spectrum of professional disciplines; and The University was established by the Commonwealth 3. By studying Australia in its various contexts Parliament in 1946 specifically to lead the development of the It is the aim of the University to achieve its objectives by creating intellectual capacity of the nation through research and research an inspirational working environment for all its staff, students training in line with the best international standards. It is the and visitors. only Australian university established by a Commonwealth Act of Parliament. In 1960, the University accepted responsibility In each of its endeavours, the University strives to achieve at the for undergraduate education along with an expectation that the levels of the world’s great universities. highest standards of education would be achieved. Location Scale The University campus has over 200 buildings and occupies The University has 4,300 staff, 10,286 undergraduates and 145 hectares adjacent to the city centre of Canberra. 6,925 postgraduate students. Its annual revenue exceeds $1.0 billion and consolidated assets are worth $2.5 billion. Partnerships The University has strong links with leading research institutions in Australia and overseas. It is a founding member of the International Alliance of Research Universities, a co-operative network of 10 eminent international research-intensive universities which include: > University of Cambridge > University of Oxford > University of California, Berkeley > Yale University > Peking University The University also has a number of smaller campuses: > National University of Singapore > Mount Stromlo Observatory (west of Canberra) > University of Tokyo > Siding Spring Observatory (near Coonabarabran, > University of Copenhagen western New South Wales) > ETH Zurich > North Australia Research Unit (Darwin, Northern Territory) > Kioloa (coastal campus near Bawley Point, on the New South Wales South Coast) > ANU Medical School – The Canberra Hospital campus > ANU Medical School – Calvary Hospital > Health Facilities in South East New South Wales 2 ANU College of Law Closing date Monday 22 October 2018 ANU COLLEGE OF LAW Since being established, we have attracted Reflecting our research strengths, the College hosts five research centres: the Centres for Commercial Law; International academics, researchers and practitioners & Public Law; Law, Arts & the Humanities; Military & Security from across Australia and abroad. Law; and Profession, Education & Regulation in Law. Across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, The ANU College of Law comprises: we provide a unique understanding of current law and policy. Our alumni work not only as lawyers, but as agents > The ANU Law School for social change, improving public policy and enhancing > The ANU School of Legal Practice global diplomacy. The ANU Law School is responsible for our undergraduate, We balance our global outlook with a local focus, and have postgraduate and higher degree research (HDR) programs, a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, including the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Juris Doctor, research and community outreach, and remain focused on Graduate Certificate of Law, Master of Laws and Higher our objectives to: Degree Research. > Shape and influence public policy, placing an emphasis on The ANU School of Legal Practice (formerly known as ANU the values of law reform and social justice; Legal Workshop) has over 40 years’ experience of providing > Use our position to help understand and address the major high-quality practical legal training to generations of lawyers. legal, social and political challenges of the 21st century; and In addition to its renowned Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, the School offers a suite of courses for law professionals to > Remain a leader in legal education and research, with the master their craft. outstanding calibre of our graduates as a key measure of success. The 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject ranked Law at ANU 12th in the world, while ANU is Australia’s number one ranked university, and 24th in the world. 3 ANU College of Law Closing date Monday 22 October 2018 Education Research excellence We are renowned for teaching excellence and are the Recognised around the world, our research has long been intellectual home for some of Australia’s foremost experts in known for scholarly excellence and positive impact. Since our international, constitutional, public and private law. Bringing beginning, we have attracted academics, researchers and together extensive experience and a real-world insight, our practitioners from across Australia and abroad. Together, these teachers are experts both in their legal disciplines and in legal scholars have engaged with governments, communities and education. Our teaching Schools are constantly engaging the wider legal profession to produce world-class research, and with government and the profession, producing world-class make important contributions to the development of the law and scholarships and making important contributions to the public policy. development of the law and public policy. Alumni Our programs With over 20,000 ANU Law graduates across Australia and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [LLB(Hons)] around the world, our alumni can be found working not only as lawyers, but agents for social change, public policy and global Our flagship undergraduate degree provides you with a diplomacy. They have made – and continue to make – their competitive edge and versatile skills in research, analysis and mark and achieve excellence in all areas of law. critical thinking and meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Australia. New building & facilities Juris Doctor We are excited to be refurbishing our facilities to provide Highly regarded, this program equips non-law graduates with modern teaching and learning spaces to educate the next the knowledge and ability to practise law in Australia. The ANU generation of lawyers. The project will maintain the iconic JD combines core foundational legal studies with a distinctive facade whilst facilitating a strong sense of community amongst capstone experience incorporating practical clinical studies, staff, students, alumni and visitors. internships or a research project, where you witness the law in action. Coming soon > State-of-the-art teaching spaces Master of Laws > Social and collaborative student spaces Designed to expand knowledge and develop expertise across a range of key areas of law, the ANU Master of Laws (LLM) is a > New and modern Moot Court globally recognised advanced law degree. This postgraduate law degree allows you to tailor study to your specific interests by choosing from over 80 Masters courses. Graduate Certificate of Law Developed for students without an undergraduate degree in law or legal studies, the six month Graduate Certificate of Law introduces you to the fundamentals of Australian and international legal systems, providing insight to how law is created, interpreted and applied. Practical legal Training [Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice] or [Master of Legal Practice] Complete your Admission to Practice program with Australia’s largest university-based practical legal trainer. Higher Degree Research Be supervised by some of Australia’s best known legal minds and enjoy a vibrant research culture with support, guidance and great opportunities. 4 ANU College of Law Closing date Monday 22 October 2018 OUTREACH & VISITORS National Wellbeing in Distinguished Visiting The Annual Jessup Moot the Law Week Visiting Mentors Californian Kirby Lecture on We hosted the national A series of events and Professor Joshua Judges International Law rounds of the Philip C. activities, presented by Getzler and Professor The Centre for Mr Bill Campbell PSM, Jessup International our Wellbeing Initiative Lucia Zedner from the International and Office of International Law Moot Competition and the Law Students’ University of Oxford Public Law hosted 20 Law, provided insights with over 40 teams Society, to promote engaged in mentoring Superior Court Judges on ‘International Dispute from across Australia