This Job is based in Australia

5-year leadership appointment and continuing Level E professorial position
Employment Type: Full time
Remuneration: Competitive industry salary
Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales, Australia
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered

About Us

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a general leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world, consistent with UNSW’s strategic plan Progress for All.

We enjoy a distinctive reputation for teaching and student engagement, and the breadth and excellence of our research is unified by a commitment to industry relevance and societal impact. UNSW is the only Australian university in the Top 20 in the QS rankings.



We ranked 13th globally for law and legal studies and 1st in Sydney in the 2026 QS World University Rankings and in the Top 30 globally for law in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The School of Law, Society & Criminology emphasises the social relevance and impact of rigorous research and teaching. The School is a community of socially engaged, interdisciplinary academics and students who share a commitment to driving positive change in law, criminology and justice for the benefit of society. We collaborate with leading researchers, teachers and professionals around the world.

Why this role matters

As the Head of School, you will have a special responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development within the School, within the Faculty, and across the UNSW community generally.

As Head of School, you will demonstrate academic excellence, which may be evidenced by an outstanding contribution to research, teaching and the profession

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