Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Chemistry

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking research and related teaching activities within the School of Science, UNSW Canberra. This role will contribute to the advancement of the School’s international profile through scholarly research, supervision of research students, and teaching across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high-quality research in experimental chemistry, contributing to the School’s research profile.
• Supervising research students and contributing to their development.
• Teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in chemistry.
• Engaging in scholarly publications, research leadership, and supervising higher degree students.
• Building productive relationships with colleagues, industry, and professional networks.
• Contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary teaching and research environment.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related experimental chemistry discipline.
• Expertise that complements and strengthens the School’s research and teaching profile.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design, and course delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A strong commitment to student success, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• An established or emerging track record of high-quality research, including scholarly publications, research leadership, supervision of higher degree students, and the ability to develop and sustain a successful research program.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the broader academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related experimental chemistry discipline.
• Expertise that complements and strengthens the School’s research and teaching profile.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design, and course delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A strong commitment to student success, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• An established or emerging track record of high-quality research, including scholarly publications, research leadership, supervision of higher degree students, and the ability to develop and sustain a successful research program.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the broader academic community.

Skills

• Expertise in experimental chemistry.
• Strong teaching and curriculum design skills.
• Ability to supervise research students.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive teaching and research environment.

Benefits

• Access to high-quality services and facilities.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Additional three days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Additional three days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

Level B from $133,065/Level C from $161,619 plus 17% super.

Schedule

Full-time (35 hrs per week).