Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Technical Cyber Security

UNSW; Dublin; On-site; EUR 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Visa sponsorship

Performance-based salary progression

Job summary

UNSW Canberra invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Technical Cyber Security. Based at UNSW Canberra, the role combines teaching, curriculum development, and research leadership to advance cyber security education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The successful candidate will deliver courses, contribute to short courses and micro-credentials, and supervise HDR students while engaging with industry partners to enrich learning and research impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in technical cyber security or closely related field.
• Proven teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Active research with high-impact outputs.
• Experience with industry engagement and work-integrated learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in technical cyber security.
• Develop curriculum and contribute to short courses and micro-credentials.
• Lead research and supervise HDR students.
• Engage with industry and external partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Industry engagement

Research leadership

HDR supervision

Inclusive teaching

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 & Computin 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.

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.

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.

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

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