The Opportunity
Join the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW’s has an opportunity for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in an education focussed role. In this role, you will develop new teaching methodologies and deliver outstanding teaching and student experiences that lead to better graduates. As a Course Authority, you’ll oversee course administration and uphold academic standards. You’ll maintain professional development and support students and colleagues through mentoring and supervision of thesis and research projects, helping to shape future educators and researchers.
The purpose of this EF role is to enable academics to specialise in Electrical Engineering education. This role will enable you to devote your time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialisation will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence and pedagogy development within the university’s teaching and learning communities.
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in electrical engineering and telecommunications, driving innovation across energy systems, communications, signal processing, robotics, embedded systems, and emerging technologies. With state-of-the-art laboratories, internationally acclaimed faculty, and a vibrant research culture, UNSW empowers breakthroughs that shape the future of technology. The School’s strong industry connections, interdisciplinary collaborations, and commitment to sustainability offer exceptional pathways for professional growth, impact, and global engagement.
The role of Associate Lecturer/Lecturer reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.
- Salary,
- Lecturer (Level B) – AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed term – 2-year convertible tenure track (2-year fixed term position with potential for transition to continuing appointment, subject to performance)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of its kind in Australia. In the last 70 years, our school has grown from a purely teaching institution to one that has made important contributions to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. The School is prominent within the Faculty of Engineering, currently with over 1500 students and 43 academic staff, with an operating budget of around $18 million. For further information about our School, please visit - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications
Skills and Experience
Lecturer (Level B)
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, along with relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching, assessment and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels across the broad field of Electrical Engineering.
- Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- 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).
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Senior Lecturer (Level C)
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, along with relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching, assessment and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level across the broad field of Electrical Engineering.
- Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- 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.
- Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
If you are interested in an academic career in a role that focusses on delivering excellent teaching and pedagogy development, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.
If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. For information on ROPE please check: https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Jinhong Yuan (Head of School)
E: j.yuan@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Consultant)
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday 27th February 2026
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, including working from home, for eligible staff. UNSW provides 26 weeks of fully paid maternity or primary carers leave upon commencement of employment (subject to eligibility). UNSW is committed to enhancing the experience of ECAs by providing a supportive and collegial work environment and a dedicated framework to deliver support services to assist their research, teaching, and career development. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
