Lecturer, Digital Engineering

About the role

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as Australia’s #1 university, one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place. At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Responsibilities

UNSW Canberra’s initiative in the teaching of the emerging area of Digital Engineering will accelerate Australia’s industry and societal digital transformation by delivering interdisciplinary research and innovation, educating the next generation of the digital workforce, and contributing to building a dynamic digital ecosystem. You will be expected to:

• Develop your scholarly research and professional standing nationally and internationally.
• Develop and contribute significantly to educational excellence.
• Make a significant contribution to collegiality, engagement and leadership in the School and Faculty.
• Undertake physical attendance, including face‑to‑face teaching.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, revision, and delivery of digital engineering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as short courses and micro‑credentials.
• Execute industry‑focused projects that create value for stakeholders and the University.

Requirements

• PhD in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline, plus relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date 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 and programs using 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 in research with high‑quality, high‑impact outcomes, showing the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and capacity for research leadership.
• Evidence of successful HDR student supervision and training, a track record of attracting high‑quality HDR students, and evidence of timely completion.