Education-Focused Senior Lecturer: Lead Science Teaching

UNSW; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW, based in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. The role focuses on delivering high-quality interdisciplinary science courses, leading capstone subjects SCIF1000 and SCIF1001, and contributing to teaching excellence across the faculty.

The EF role emphasizes education-focused duties, cultivating inclusive teaching practices, and leading course design and delivery for undergraduate and postgraduate

Qualifications

• PhD in a biological, earth or environmental science discipline.
• Experience in teaching and learning design for undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses.
• Experience using educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
• Evidence of professional development of teaching practice and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team delivering SCIF1000 and SCIF1001, coordinating course convening and collaboration.
• Teach courses, assess student learning, and support undergraduate/postgraduate students.
• Design and develop learning activities, resources, and assessments across courses and programs.
• Support student progression with Educational Learning Plans (ELPs) and implement inclusive teaching aligned with EDI.
• Manage Course Authority and course administration, ensuring academic quality.
• Contribute to school meetings, seminars, and cross-campus collaboration on teaching strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Pedagogical design

Educational technology

Inclusion & equity

Education

PhD in biological/earth/environmental science

Job description

UNSW, based in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. The role focuses on delivering high-quality interdisciplinary science courses, leading capstone subjects SCIF1000 and SCIF1001, and contributing to teaching excellence across the faculty.

The EF role emphasizes education-focused duties, cultivating inclusive teaching practices, and leading course design and delivery for undergraduate and postgraduate