Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

Overview

Lecturers/Senior Lecturers - Cyber Security (Technical), UNSW Canberra. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position. Location: UNSW Canberra, City Campus. Employment type: Full-time. Duration: Continuing to commence 2025 or 2026. Remuneration: Level B from $127,947; Level C from $155,403 plus 17% super.

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation's Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This approach supports the university's impact and its strong global standing.

Why Your Role Matters

These are key positions at Canberra School of Professional Studies. Successful candidates will contribute to the school's teaching, research and administration through course development and delivery, research outputs and higher degree supervision, quality assurance, industry engagement, student support, and other administrative duties aligned to school and faculty objectives. We welcome applicants with strong technical expertise in cyber security and computer science. Areas of interest include cryptography, secure systems, cloud computing, threat detection, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and data science. We seek passionate academics who are eager to innovate in teaching, pursue cutting-edge research, and engage with professional communities. The role reports to the Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, research, and administration through course development and delivery, research outputs and higher degree supervision, quality assurance, industry engagement, student support, and related duties.
• Deliver courses in cyber security and related areas; contribute to course development and program design as needed.
• Engage with industry and professional bodies; participate in work-integrated learning and student support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high-quality learning and research environment. All responsibilities align with school and faculty objectives.

Qualifications

• Lecturer (Level B) A PhD in a related discipline, plus relevant work experience; a strong track record of research and publication or competitive research income; demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity; teaching and learning design experience; educational technologies and flexible delivery experience; strong interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to work with diverse backgrounds; experience with industry engagement and work-integrated learning.
• Senior Lecturer (Level C) In addition to Level B: course and program development; research output; research grant successes; postgraduate supervision; academic administration and staff mentoring; community and industry engagement.

Benefits and culture

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours, etc.).
• Three extra days' leave during the 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 focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks as listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide additional documentation unless requested by UNSW. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

How to apply

Submit your application online before Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description.

Get in touch

For role-related queries please contact the School of Professional Studies at For recruitment process related queries please contact Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant at Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people from 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.

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