Job Info

Location: KENSINGTON, NSW

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Opportunity Join the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in an Education Focussed role. These roles support teaching excellence, student success and innovative learning experiences for the next generation of electrical engineers. As a Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Electrical Engineering, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, and support students through engaging, inclusive learning experiences.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will also take a leadership role in teaching and learning, including curriculum development and improvement, mentoring colleagues, and helping shape the future direction of Electrical Engineering education. Position Details

- Salary:

o Lecturer (Level B) – AUD $133,065 to $156,864 per annum + 17% superannuation o Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD $161,619 to $185,422 per annum + 17% superannuation

- Employment type: Full-time
- Appointment type: Fixed term, 2-year convertible tenure track (Fixed-term appointment with the potential to convert to continuing employment, subject to a successful review.)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Reporting line: This role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

About You You are an academic with expertise in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field, with the ability to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering programs.

You are committed to advancing your discipline knowledge while delivering engaging learning experiences through well-designed teaching, assessment and feedback, curriculum development and the use of educational technologies. Success in this role requires a collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across disciplines, build relationships with industry and skilled networks, and contribute to the School’s teaching excellence. At Senior Lecturer level, you will also bring evidence of leadership in teaching and learning, experience mentoring colleagues, and the ability to contribute to broader educational leadership within the School and Faculty.

About UNSW UNSW is a world-leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige and impact. With a strong commitment to teaching excellence, innovative education and student success, UNSW provides an inspiring environment where academics can contribute to high-quality learning experiences and curriculum development.



The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of Australia's largest and most prestigious schools of its kind, with more than 1,500 students and over 40 academic staff.

It is internationally recognised for excellence in teaching, research and industry engagement across electrical engineering, telecommunications, robotics, communications and emerging technologies. For further information about our School, please visit - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications Skills and Experience Level B

- A PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, along with relevant work experience
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
- Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching, assessment and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in the areas of electrical engineering.
- 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
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

Level C

- A PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, along with relevant work experience
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and development
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, assessment and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in the areas of electrical engineering
- Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others
- Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning




- Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement
- 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
- 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 & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW. To Apply: Please click the “Apply

Now” button and submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the Skills and Experience. If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. Apply here via JOBS@UNSW: https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/541602/lecturer-senior-lecturer-education-focused

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below. Contact: For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Jinhong Yuan (Head of School) E: ******@unsw.edu.au For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Consultant) E: ***********@unsw.edu.au Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday, 11 September 2026

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. 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, 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 for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

📌 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering (Education Focused) (Kensington)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Kensington