Lecturer, Digital Engineering

About the role

UNSW Canberra is committed to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful, contributing to its recognition as Australia’s #1 university and a top‑20 global institution. The Lecturer in Digital Engineering will advance the university’s initiative in teaching this emerging area, accelerating Australia’s industry and societal digital transformation through interdisciplinary research, innovation, educating the next‑generation digital workforce, and building a dynamic digital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scholarly research and professional standing nationally and internationally.
• Develop and contribute significantly to educational excellence.
• Make a significant contribution to collegiality, engagement and leadership within the School and Faculty.
• Develop, implement, revise and deliver digital engineering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as short courses and micro‑credentials.
• Execute industry‑focused projects that create value for stakeholders and the University through effective partnerships.

Requirements

• Hold full rights to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Physical attendance is required, including face‑to‑face teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline, plus relevant work experience.

Skills

• Proven commitment to staying current with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, educational technologies, and learning design, development and delivery of courses via various delivery modes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experienced at engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds, supporting student equity and inclusion, and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline‑based curriculum design and development at various levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work‑integrated learning (desirable).
• Demonstrated track record of high‑quality, high‑impact research with evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and capacity for research leadership.
• Evidence of successful HDR student supervision and training, a record of attracting high‑quality HDR students, and evidence of timely completion.
• Track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High‑level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Benefits

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours, etc.).
• Additional three days leave during the December festive period.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice options.
• Free gym access.
• UNSW‑wide strategy focusing on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

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