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- Contribute to curriculum design and delivery
- Build national and international partnerships
- Carry out strategic marine and Antarctic law and policy research
About the Opportunity
The University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Marine and Antarctic Law and Policy to join its Oceans, Ice and Climate Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world‑leading law and policy research, innovative teaching, and meaningful engagement on some of the most critical governance issues facing our oceans, particularly in relation to the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean region.
In this role, you will be part of an active and collaborative research group with strong national and international connections. You will help shape and deliver a distinctive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, bringing exemplary teaching practice and a passion for student learning. Your research will contribute to IMAS’s global reputation, with expectation for high‑quality publications, competitive grant success, promote research impact and effective supervision of research students.
In addition, you will foster trusted partnerships across sectors and support IMAS in shaping the future of marine and Antarctic governance through your leadership support and expertise.
About the University
The University of Tasmania is a mission-driven institution dedicated to making a difference for Lutruwita/Tasmania and a distinctive contribution from Tasmania to the world. As the sole university on the island, the University is deeply embedded in the social, economic, and environmental fabric of Tasmania, working in close partnership with communities, industry, and government to address key challenges in education, health, productivity, and climate action. The University takes pride in its place-based identity, leveraging Tasmania’s unique geography, culture, and resources to offer world-leading research and education.
What’s Required
- A PhD in international law or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the Law of the Sea, the Antarctic Treaty System and other relevant international instruments which apply in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
- A strong record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national and preferably international recognition and made notable contributions to the field of Marine and Antarctic Law and Policy, demonstrated by a record of high-quality publications, presentations at national conferences and success in securing external competitive and other funding.
- A strong record of contributing to successful research higher degree supervision, Master’s coursework project supervision and Honours project supervision.
- Experience and demonstrated achievement in University-level teaching and learning, including strong teaching feedback results.
- A record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally, nationally and internationally with the discipline, profession, government, industry and wider community.
- Experience in assessing the impact of academic research with stakeholder communities.
- Demonstrated willingness to engage in institutional service roles.
What’s on Offer?
As we look toward 2050, we remain committed to fostering excellence, collaboration, and transformative education, preparing graduates to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. While remaining true to our Tasmanian roots, this career defining role will see you significantly contribute to our dedication to making a difference for Tasmania and to the world. In return for your experience, you’ll have access to an array of staff benefits and discounts including:
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
- Generous relocation support to Tasmania
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at an Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 comprising of a base salary within the range of $133,536 – $157,330 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and:
- A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and working at the University of Tasmania.
- A separate document addressing each of the above selection criteria and outlining how your skills and experience align with the role specific skills, knowledge and experience in the Position Description.
Position Description - Level-C-Senior Lecturer Marine and Antarctic Law and Policy.pdf
- Applications close Sunday 26th of April 2026 at 11.55pm Australian Easten Standard Time
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates are scheduled Wednesday 20th and/or Thursday the 21st of May 2026
- For further information about this position, please contact: Prof Jeffrey McGee, +61 3 6226 4839 or Jeffrey.McGee@utas.edu.au.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
