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• Employment Type: Full Time, 3 year contract
• Remuneration: Level B – from $123,620 + 17% superannuation, Level C – from $150,458 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.  We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. 

About the Role

At UNSW, Education Focussed (EF) roles allow academics to specialise in teaching, dedicating their time to delivering top-quality education and improving the student learning experience. Those chosen for this respected role are expected to lead the way in educational excellence across the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer position reports to the Head of School and doesn’t have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

Level B:

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning;
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy;
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments
• Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics;
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students;
• Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance;
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant)
• Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and be a member of School/Faculty committees as required;
• Promote responsible management education, including business ethics, and reflect principles in course and program learning outcomes, as well as assurance of learning processes.

Level C (in addition to Level B):

• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy;
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback at both course and program level using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments
• Lead the design/development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such things as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students;
• Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance;
• Maintain and develop links within the discipline industry and profession (e.g. contributes to professional development activities)
• Work collaboratively to identify and apply for internal education funding opportunities 

About You

• A PhD in a related discipline (e.g., information systems, operations management/research, business analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation), and/or relevant work experience
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
• 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 (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 highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Wednesday 7^th May by 11:55pm.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant at tai.james@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.