The Opportunity

Join the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW has an opportunity for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in a Teaching and Research role. In this role you will develop your own research in the field of Electrical Engineering while teaching undergraduate/postgraduate classes in areas of the Systems and Control area, as well as joint courses with other Electrical Engineering disciplines that overlap with Systems and Control. You will have the opportunity to conduct classes, design and develop learning activities, supervise HDR students, and engage in publish high-quality research as part of a team and/or independently.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in electrical engineering and telecommunications, driving innovation across energy systems, communications, robotics, 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 specialising in Systems and Control, along with relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Systems and Control, as well as 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 specialising in Systems and Control, along with relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments. Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in Systems and Control, as well as 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 role that focusses on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, 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 27^th 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.