The UTS Faculty of Law is a energetic, innovative law school renowned for excellence in legal education and research. Through industry engagement and forward-thinking teaching, it equips graduates with the skills to shape the future of law.

The Faculty is internationally ranked 8th in Australia for law and legal studies*; and is research ranked 4th in Australia for legal studies research quality^ (*QS World Rankings by Subject 2026; ^THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

About the Role

The Faculty is inviting applications for the role of Associate Dean (Education and Students). This is a pivotal leadership role within Faculty Executive Leadership Team that directly shapes the quality of student success, experience and academic engagement. An appointment will be made for a period totalling 3 years, with a reversionary academic appointment as an Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E).

Reporting to the Dean of Law, the Associate Dean (Education and Students) is responsible for ensuring alignment of faculty-level initiatives with university-wide priorities, whilst fostering a consistent culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity that benefits all students and supports UTS’s strategic vision.

The position holder will undertake and lead in:

1. Strategic Leadership and Management: Shaping the Faculty’s overarching aspirations and strategic priorities for Education and Student Experience through academic direction in coursework and programs, whilst fostering high-performance and international recognition.
2. Student Experience: Oversee and steer the implementation and monitoring of student experience activities, policies, quality assurance mechanisms and strategies for continuous improvement initiatives. This will also include having oversight of student success in Faculty coursework programs, academic misconduct processes, student appeals and student exclusion.
3. Quality Assurance and Risk Compliance: Oversee course accreditation and reaccreditation programs, ensuring compliance with AQF, HESF, TEQSA, discipline-specific bodies and other regulatory requirements.
4. Represent and Promote the Faculty’s Education and Students Portfolio: Represent and/or participate on Faculty and University committees and external forums, to strengthen external engagements whilst ensuring Faculty coursework offerings reflect contemporary industry practices and community needs.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate (with examples) in your application:

Qualifications

• PhD in Law or equivalent and a Bachelor of Law or JD or equivalent.

Skills and Attributes

• Proven strategic leadership in shaping and guiding the Education and Students portfolio within the Faculty, including setting vision and implementing educational strategies.
• Outstanding organisational, management, and communication skills,



with the ability to lead effectively in complex and changing environments.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, fostering partnerships and collaborative relationships across academic, administrative, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in driving innovation, quality improvement, and continuous excellence in teaching and learning.

Knowledge

• An in-depth understanding of teaching and learning including the development of curriculum and teaching and learning capability and the national frameworks that regulates education.
• Knowledge of contemporary developments in digital, personalised and flexible learning approaches in higher education settings, including the use of technologies in education.
• Knowledge of professional and industry issues and trends relevant to the Faculty.
• Understanding of the Faculty’s structure, operation, management and leadership, internal and external stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of, and commitment to implement, the principles underpinning antidiscrimination, student equity, work health and safety, and all other relevant legislation.

Experience

• Proven academic and management leadership, including curriculum and quality assurance oversight.
• Skilled in building collaborative relationships, identifying opportunities, and resolving conflicts through negotiation and mentoring.
• Experienced in addressing educational and student-related issues, supporting staff and student success.
• Proven ability to address and resolve student concerns promptly and sensitively, ensuring fair and transparent outcomes.
• Experience developing and implementing policies to support student wellbeing, academic integrity, and/or fair grievance procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student cohort.

For the full list of selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description.

A competitive salary package is on offer for the successful candidate, with the role classified as Senior Staff Group 3 (SSG3).

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

The position is full time and an appointment as Associate Dean (Education and Students) will be for a period totalling 3 years. A reversionary (continuing full time) academic appointment as an Associate Professor (Level D)



or Professor (Level E) will also be offered to the successful candidate (level determined at the time of offer and based on the candidate’s education, skills and experience).

To apply, submit:

1. A resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses the specific role requirements as listed in the “About You” section of the advertisement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC349561 and your name.

Applicants may wish to request a confidential discussion about the role, by emailing Professor Isabel Karpin, Associate Dean (Academic Staff) at: [email protected]

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and unlimited work rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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