Computer Science and Engineering Lecturer

• Salary:
  • Lecturer - Level B: AUD $123,620 to $145,730 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Senior Lecturer – Level C: AUD $150,148 to $172,261 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full Time
• Multiple Roles: 2-years fixed term, 2-year convertible tenure track or continuing
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

UNSW is seeking a highly motivated Computer Science Academic to join the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the Faculty of Engineering. CSE is currently undergoing a period of expansion and recruiting several new academic staff to start in 2024 and 2025. We are looking for individuals who can conduct independent research and deliver excellent teaching in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:

• Systems, including Networks, Operating Systems, Architecture, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing, and Distributed Systems
• Programming languages / theory of programming languages
• Formal Methods
• Algorithms
• Cybersecurity
• Foundations of Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics
• Robotics and reinforcement Learning
• Natural Language Processing

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that is helping to shape the future direction of computing in Australia. The students and research produced in CSE can have a significant impact on the world.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is one of the largest Schools of its kind in Australia, with a strong focus on academic excellence in teaching and research. The School is committed to advancing the field of computer science and engineering through innovative research and education.

UNSW is a world-leading research university that is committed to making a positive impact on society. We are proud of our strong reputation for academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. Our vision is to be a leading global university, known for our academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to making a positive impact on society.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating and continuously developing a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning
• Conducting classes, assessing student learning achievements, and supporting students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses
• Designing and developing learning activities and resources, and providing assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments
• Supporting learning progression with students as individuals and as a cohort to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes
• Managing course administration, including academic quality assurance
• Maintaining professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and minimum professional accreditation requirements
• Making a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars, and being a member of School/Faculty committees as required
• Engaging in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice
• Creating scholarly impact that is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge
• Conducting research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team
• Mentoring and guiding students and colleagues, and developing the next generation of academics through involvement in the supervision of HDRs
• Aligning with and actively demonstrating the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
• Cooperating with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university, and taking all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact the health and safety of yourself or others

For the Level C position, you will also be responsible for:

• Applying a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning
• Conducting classes, assessing student learning achievements, and supporting students in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses
• Designing and developing learning activities and resources, and providing assessment and feedback at both course and program levels
• Supporting learning progression with students as individuals and as a cohort to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes
• Managing course administration, including academic quality assurance
• Maintaining and developing links within the discipline industry and profession
• Working collaboratively to identify and apply for internal education funding opportunities
• Making a positive contribution by leading School meetings and seminars, and being a member of School/Faculty committees as required
• Making independent contributions to research that have a significant impact in their field of expertise
• Undertaking independent research in a discipline or related area, making an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise
• Developing research groups in the area of specialist expertise and research methods that are appropriate to the discipline
• Attracting peer recognition and establishing research network/s at the national level
• Obtaining research income from nationally competitive research grants and research end-users as a member or leader
• Mentoring and guiding students, groups, and colleagues, and supervising HDRs to timely completion as primary supervisor
• Aligning with and actively demonstrating the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
• Cooperating with all university health and safety policies and procedures, and taking all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact your health and safety or that of others

For the Level B position, you will need:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience in 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
• 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

For the Level C position, you will also need:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development, and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Experience in 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
• 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

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your CV, Cover Letter, and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed above in your application.

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, check:

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

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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.