Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Technical Cyber Security

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Discount on UNSW courses

Competitive superannuation

Health and wellbeing programs

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Technical Cyber Security to advance research and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The role will contribute to short courses and micro-credentials, and collaborate across disciplines within the School of Systems & Computing.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in technical cyber security, demonstrate teaching excellence, and engage with industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in technical cyber security or closely related discipline with professional experience.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum design and delivery at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and curriculum innovation.
• Commitment to inclusive learning, meaningful assessment and constructive feedback.
• Proven research leadership and HDR supervision where relevant.
• Experience collaborating with industry or the profession.
• Strong communication and teamwork across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop scholarly research and raise professional standing nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to educational excellence and curriculum delivery at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead development and delivery of technical cyber security courses, including short courses and micro-credentials.
• Foster collegiality, engagement and leadership within the School and Faculty.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Educational technologies

Student mentoring

Industry engagement

Communication skills

Education

PhD in technical cyber security

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Technical Cyber Security, UNSW Canberra

This Job is based in Australia

Employment type: Full-time (35 hrs per week)

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Level B from $133,065 / Level C from $161,619 + leave loading + 17% super

Location: UNSW Canberra

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 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

This position in the School of Systems & Computing at UNSW Canberra is a balanced academic position that will complement the depth of expertise in cyber security in the school. 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. A successful candidate will also contribute to the development, implementation, revision, and delivery of technical cyber security courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as short courses and micro-credentials in the school.

Who You Are (skills And Experience)

• PhD in technical cyber security or a closely related discipline, with relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of developments in the discipline and profession.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum design and course delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, using contemporary pedagogies, educational technologies and online methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, educational excellence and contribution to curriculum innovation and improvement.
• Commitment to supporting and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds, including through inclusive learning, meaningful assessment and effective feedback.
• Demonstrated research excellence through high-quality, high-impact outcomes, research leadership and, where relevant, HDR student recruitment and supervision.
• Experience engaging with industry or the profession, including work-integrated learning, collaboration, funding or learning and teaching initiatives.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc.) can be discussed
• 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.

You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits UNSW

Eligibility

We will consider visa sponsorship for this role.

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

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.

Get In Touch

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:

Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner

[e-mail]

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra

For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

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.