Associate Lecturer in Computer Science

**Job no**: 529046
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Canberra, ACT
**Categories**: Associate Lecturer

**Associate Lecturer, Computer Science, UNSW Canberra**

**Employment type**: Fixed term contract, full time, 35 hours pw
**Duration**: 1 year
**Remuneration**: Level A from $88,290 plus 17% super
**Location**: ADFA Campus, Canberra

**About UNSW Canberra**
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

**Why Your Role Matters**
As our Associate Lecturer in Computer Science, you will contribute to teaching computer science courses in the School of Systems and Computing whilst also maintaining and developing your scholarly research and professional activities. The role of Associate Lecturer in Computer Science reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports. In this joint research and teaching role, you will work alongside global experts in the computer science field such as Professor Roland Goecke and Professor Hussein Abbass.

**Who You Are (skills and experience)**:

- A PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline and evidence of proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development in teaching practice.
- Demonstrated experience in computer science and passion for teaching programming concepts, algorithms, data structures and representations.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and learning design, course development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research independently or as a team member in collaborative research, with a commensurate track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated experience in human computer/machine/robot interaction and/or robotic and autonomous systems (highly desirable)

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Employee discounts
- A commitment to lifelong learning
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

**Eligibility**:
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

**How to apply**:

- your CV
- a 2-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

**Applications close**:Sunday 5th January 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

**Get in Touch**

To discuss the details of the position please contact Dr Erandi Hene Kankanamge:
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with** **UNSW**

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

Position Description

**Advertised**: 27 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 05 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time