Lecturer in Education
University of New South Wales
Australia

• Employment Type: Full time
• Duration:  3-year fixed term  
• Remuneration: Level B from $112,679 and Level C from $136,859 + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington campus in NSW Australia (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The School of Information Systems & Technology Management (SISTM) is one of eight schools within the Business School that comprises over 30 staff from all over the world. It offers a vibrant and dynamic academic community engaged in leading-edge research, innovative teaching as well as constructive community and professional engagement. SISTM is one of the largest and oldest such schools in Australia. The School is currently ranked 1st in Australia, 2nd in Asia, and 11th worldwide in the latest Association of Information Systems (AIS) research productivity ranking, and has highly developed local and international links.

Why Your Role Matters:

The School of Information Systems & Technology Management at UNSW Business School is hiring either the level of Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) – Education Focussed.

UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this role will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer reports to Head of School and has no direct reports

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  

Responsibilities:

Accountabilities of a Level B (Lecturer) are but not limited to:

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
• Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.

Accountabilities of a Level C (Senior Lecturer) in addition to Level B:

• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning.
• Lead the design/development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues.
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such things as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course-related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students

Who You Are

 Your skills and experience include (but are not limited to):

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience in teaching cybersecurity, technical (programming, database, networking), or business analytics courses would be a distinct advantage.  
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant disciplinebased curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales). Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

To learn more about this position and view the full list of criteria a copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. To be considered, upload your resume and attach a 1–2-page document addressing how you meet the requirements of this position and complete your application online by Sunday 17^th September 2023 at 11:30 pm Sydney time.

Get in Touch:

Persa Tzakis

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.