University of Tasmania, Faculty of Law
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Law and Medicine/Health Law (Vacancy Number: 236)

The University of Tasmania was founded in 1890 on the best of academic traditions that embrace excellence and commitment to free inquiry in the creation and application of knowledge. Ranked in the top 3 percent of universities worldwide and in the top 10 research universities in Australia, the University has a strong and distinctive Tasmanian identity which underpins teaching and research that is international in scope, vision and standards.

The Faculty of Law, one of Australia's premier law schools, has a long and distinguished history and strong reputation nationally and internationally for high quality research and success with competitive grant funding.

The University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to conduct research in health law or another medico-legal field in collaboration with the Centre for Law and Genetics within the Faculty of Law and the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania. In addition, the appointee will undertake teaching, course design and evaluation and supervise research higher degree students.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will have a PhD and a strong record of research, commitment to high quality teaching and effective research training, and demonstrated success in course design, development and evaluation.

The appointment will be made at either Level B or C in line with Opening to Talent: The UTAS Academic. It is a continuing position located in Hobart. Travel to other campuses is required.

APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information about the position, please contact Jandy Godfrey, Academic Search and Onboarding Manager, University of Tasmania on +61 3 6226 7879 or jandy.godfrey@utas.edu.au

The closing date for applications is 21 June 2013.