Lecturer, Digital Engineering

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Extra December leave

Career development

Course discounts

Flexible superannuation contributions

Gym access

Job summary

UNSW Canberra invites applications for two Lecturer roles in Digital Engineering. The positions are full-time (35 hours per week) with continuation, located at UNSW Canberra, City Campus. Remuneration starts at AUD133,065 plus 17% super and leave loading.

Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have full work rights in Australia. The role focuses on developing and delivering digital engineering courses, engaging with industry through projects, and advancing research and HDR

Qualifications

• PhD in Systems Engineering or related discipline with relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge.
• Experience in teaching design using educational technologies and delivering courses at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
• Experience engaging diverse student groups and supporting equity and inclusion.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and high-quality curriculum development.
• Industry experience or work-integrated learning knowledge (desirable).
• Strong research record with high impact and potential for research leadership.
• Experience supervising HDR students and attracting top HDR candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop scholarly research and professional standing nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to educational excellence and course delivery at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Implement partnerships through industry-focused projects creating value for the University.
• Deliver digital engineering courses and short courses/micro-credentials.
• Engage with students and supervise HDR students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Research leadership

HDR supervision

Industry collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Systems Engineering

Job description

Lecturer, Digital Engineering, UNSW Canberra

Employment type: 2 x full-time roles (35 hours per week)

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Level B from AUD133,065 + leave loading +17% super

Location: UNSW Canberra, City Campus

Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.

UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as Australia’s #1 university, one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters

UNSW Canberra’s initiative in the teaching of the emerging area of Digital Engineering will accelerate Australia’s industry and societal digital transformation by delivering interdisciplinary research and innovation, educating the next generation of the digital workforce, and contributing to building a dynamic digital ecosystem. You will be expected to carry out activities to develop your scholarly research and professional standing both nationally and internationally, develop and contribute significantly to educational excellence, and make a significant contribution to collegiality, engagement and leadership in the School and Faculty. The position requires physical attendance, including face-to-face teaching. The Lecturer in Digital Engineering position contributes to the development, implementation, revision, and delivery of digital engineering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as short courses and micro-credentials in the school. The position also contributes to the implementation of effective partnerships by executing industry‑focused projects, which create value for stakeholders and the University

Who You Are (skills And Experience)

• A PhD in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline, plus relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, educational technologies and learning design, development and delivery of courses and programs using a variety of deliver modes, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experienced at engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds, supporting student equity and inclusion, and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
• 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 industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Evidence of successful HDR student supervision and training, a track record of attracting high-quality HDR students, and evidence of timely completion.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Benefits And Culture

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Get In Touch

For role-related queries please contact:

Name – Prof Roland Goecke

position – Head of School, School of Systems & Computing

[e-mail]

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.