Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law)

This job is based in Australia. The Lecturer, Education Focused (Forensic Mental Health Law) position is part-time (14 hours per week), ongoing, with remuneration of $127,947 base prorated plus 17% super and annual leave loading. Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia. The role is located at Kensington Campus, Sydney.

About the Role

This position will provide forensic mental health legal academic input to the Master of Forensic Mental Health program within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health. You will contribute to the design and delivery of the program by supporting the planning and execution of both core and elective courses. You will be expected to foster an engaging learning environment through a clear and evolving teaching philosophy that motivates postgraduate students. The position will also require the development of high‑quality online course materials and actively facilitate and moderate student discussions during course delivery.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in a field relevant to Forensic Mental Health Law (e.g., law degree) and/or relevant work experience such as practicing lawyer in mental health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of current issues in forensic mental health law.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate and/or professional levels.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry partners and stakeholders.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• Flexible working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
• Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.