Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Transdisciplinary School The Transdisciplinary School (TDS) is home to the internationally acclaimed Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation and a hub for transdisciplinary education, research, and innovation. TDS specialises in complex problem solving and works with more than 1,200 industry and public sector partners to deliver challenge-based learning, transdisciplinary research, and cutting-edge education programs across the university and beyond. About the Role

This is a fixed-term, education-focused academic position. The successful candidate will be contributing primarily to learning and teaching, but also to research and engagement activities in the TDS and the wider university. Specifically, the candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching a new pan-university Transdisciplinary Electives program, and if aligned with the candidate’s background and depending on where needs arise, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, Diploma of Innovation, and short forms of learning.

The candidate will also actively contribute to the TDS’s transdisciplinary research agenda.

About

You To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate your suitability to specific role requirements, which include but are not limited to: Demonstrated ability in teaching, and capabilities in developing innovative experiences in transdisciplinary learning.

Research focus in transdisciplinary methods and/or one of the School’s designated research themes. Applicants should preferably have a track record in transdisciplinary research.





A track record of academic publication and/or industry innovation project outcomes appropriate for Level B.

Evidence of collaboration and networking skills (education and industry). Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the selection criteria and the roles responsibilities.

Base Salary Range: $127,119 to $150,453 per annum (Academic Level B – Education-focused)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. This position is full time and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 2 years (to backfill staff secondment).

A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus and remote working. Appointment at Level B requires a conferred PhD. Candidates who are near submitting their PhD thesis, or who have submitted and are awaiting conferral, will be considered for appointment at Level A until such time that the PhD has been conferred.

How To

Apply To apply, candidates should submit: Your resume A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and how you meet the specific role requirements as listed in the “About You” section of the advertisement. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.

Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.



As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing. Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job number IRC342831 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST) Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence.

Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk Accessibility UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all. In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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