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 Role The Education Portfolio are seeking to engage a capable and motivated academic to join as Senior Lecturer Curriculum Design. This is a full time continuing (education focused) position that provides senior academic expertise and University-wide service to strengthen curriculum quality, course design, assessment and assurance of learning at UTS. Working under the strategic direction of the Head, Curriculum Design, the role partners with faculties, course teams and Portfolio colleagues to implement University frameworks, priorities and improvement initiatives.

The role’s primary focus is service to the University, supported by scholarly inquiry and research that informs the development of learning and teaching at UTS.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the role responsibilities and criteria.

About You To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate in your application (with examples), responses to the following specific role criteria:

- A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, together with substantial experience in curriculum design and higher education learning and teaching, or an equivalent combination of academic and professional expertise.
- Demonstrated success in providing senior specialist advice and practical support to improve course and subject design, curriculum coherence, assessment and assurance of learning in a higher education environment.
- Substantial experience working collaboratively with faculty leaders, course teams, academics and professional staff to design, review, implement and evaluate evidence-informed curriculum and educational improvement initiatives.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary curriculum design,



course and subject development, assessment and assurance of learning in higher education.
- Strong understanding of evidence-informed approaches to curriculum quality and educational improvement, with expertise in one or more relevant areas such as course design, assessment and feedback, academic integrity, inclusive curriculum, practice-based learning or educational technology.
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly inquiry or research in higher education learning and teaching, curriculum, assessment or a related field, including relevant research outputs and evidence of translating research findings into improvements in educational practice.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $158,393 to $181,901 per annum (Academic Level C)

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 continuing basis. A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite (to deliver scheduled teaching and other on campus duties as required) at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus with some remote working.

How To Apply To apply submit:

1. Your resume
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses 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 IRC349162 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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

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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.

📌 Senior Lecturer, Curriculum Design (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney