Join a thriving Faculty of Engineering at a University ranked amongst the world's best teaching and research institutions and help shape the future of artificial intelligence and its impact across every field.
Located in the heart of Sydney's bustling inner west, close to beaches, parks, public transport and shopping districts.
We are seeking outstanding academics at Level B to D who want to be part of how AI is reshaping the world, whether by leveraging AI to advance their field, seeking to understand how AI works, or building the technologies that make it possible.

About the opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering at The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications for several academic positions at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor (Level B-D) across our Engineering schools. We are seeking academics whose research engages with AI including, but not limited to:
LEVERAGE AI: Use AI to advance research, discovery, engineering practice, design, computation, education and other fields — applying AI to new problems and unlocking new possibilities.
UNDERSTAND AI: Investigate how AI works, from its mathematical, computational and engineering foundations to its capabilities, limitations, behaviour, impacts and implications.
BUILD AI: Develop the next generation of AI methods, models, systems, tools and technologies, and the engineering and computational foundations that enable them.

We welcome researchers whose connection to AI is established today, as well as those who can articulate how AI will shape their current or future research.
Our Engineering Schools
School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
School of Biomedical Engineering
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
School of Civil Engineering
School of Computer Science
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
School of Project Management

All positions are full-time, continuing (tenure-track), teaching and research roles based in Sydney.
Successful applicants will join a group of enthusiastic, highly research-active and collegiate academics who deliver a world-class education to our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Successful applicants will have an excellent research track record, a commitment to high-quality teaching with the ability to teach in a range of courses, and a vision for how AI can advance research, education and practice across their field. The role offers strong opportunities for collaboration with world-class researchers and University key partners, including theSydney Biomedical Accelerator , as well as opportunities to develop new interdisciplinary collaborations across the University.
About you
The University valuestrust, accountability and excellence . As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values. You will develop an independent research program and engage in collaborations within and outside the University, including with industry partners. You will contribute to curriculum development and delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to leadership of the School/Faculty.
You will be able to demonstrate:
a PhD in a relevant field. Applicants who have submitted their PhD for examination or will do so in the immediate future can be considered
a strong track record in research appropriate to the discipline and level of appointment (relative to opportunity and taking career disruptions into account)
ability to teach, engage, and support the learning of students using innovative and modern pedagogies, including the organisation and delivery of a unit of study, with an eye to how AI is reshaping teaching and learning in your field
outstanding communication skills and collegiality
high-level problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues as they arise.

The Faculty of Engineeringis committed to increasing the gender equity and diversity of its academic staff and strongly encourages women and candidates from underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement (up to 2 pages),



and a teaching statement (up to 2 pages). We recognise that individual circumstances can impact career opportunity and trajectory and encourage the inclusion of a statement outlining any career disruptions or relative to opportunity information in the candidate CV. Please include the names and email addresses of three referees.
Current employees of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into yourWorkday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
Please note while all applications are welcome, individual Schools may prioritise candidates aligned with specific focus areas and, with the candidate's permission, redirect applications to other Schools where there is stronger alignment.
Term and Remuneration
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful applicants should expect an internationally competitive salary, a generous start-up package and first-class research, learning and teaching environment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code toPrevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
About us
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 175 years ago, The University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership in education and research makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. Across our campuses, we employ over **** academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us. As part of itsStrategic Plan ********* the Faculty of Engineering is committed to driving world-leading research with global impact, cultivating future-ready engineers, delivering innovative, student-centred education, and fostering a diverse, supportive, and collaborative community.
The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We area globally ranked university , ranked 28th in QS University World Rankings ****, 3rd for sustainability in Australia.
EEO statement
At The University of Sydney, we are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment todiversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People,women,people living with a disability ,people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify asLGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women.




We are proud to be recognised with a Silver Athena Swan Award and as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum employer.Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
Anticipated timelines
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Contact Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on *************** or by ******
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Position Descriptions:
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Click to view thePosition Description for Senior Lecturer - Level C role.
Click to view thePosition Description for Associate Professor – Level D role.
Applications Close
Monday 30 November *******:59 PM
The University of Sydney was established in **** and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Workplace
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
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