Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

Overview

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This Job is based in Australia. This position is for UNSW Canberra, Canberra Campus.

Role: Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) - Cyber Security (Technical)

Employment type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

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. The university aims to provide an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are integral to the experience.

Why Your Role Matters

The 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 related to the school and faculty objectives. Areas of interest include cryptography, secure systems, cloud computing, threat detection, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and data science. We welcome applicants with strong technical expertise in cyber security and computer science. The role reports to the Head of School.

Who You Are (skills and experience)

Lecturer (Level B)

• A PhD in a related discipline, plus relevant work experience.
• A good track record of research and publication and/or competitive research income in a chosen field.
• Demonstrated expertise and currency in some of the listed technical aspects of cybersecurity.
• Evidence of teaching and learning design, development, delivery and pastoral care of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with positive evaluation.
• Experience using and designing with educational technologies and flexible delivery platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to support students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience working with industry and professional bodies and applying work-integrated learning.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• In addition to Level B skills: course and program development.
• Research output through publications in high-impact journals relative to opportunity.
• Research grant successes.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Academic administration and staff mentoring.
• Community and industry engagement.

Benefits and Culture

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, with high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours, etc.)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Ups to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• Healthy workplace culture initiatives

Eligibility

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks as listed in the Position Description. 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:

School of Professional Studies

For recruitment process related queries please contact:

Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contacts listed above.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education and Research Services

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