Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

This role is based in Sydney, Australia.

About the role

Join the School of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in a Teaching and Research role. This role will contribute to the School’s strategic growth in emerging areas of chemical engineering that support sustainable industries and future economies, while building on the School’s internationally recognised research strengths. You will help advance the School’s priorities in areas such as sustainable processing, decarbonisation, circularity, digital and AI-enabled chemical engineering, and related future-focused technologies, while delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the School’s teaching and research mission through high-quality teaching, curriculum development and scholarly activity. You will support students through engaging learning experiences, contribute to the development of future-focused engineering education, and help build research capability in priority areas aligned with the School’s strategic direction.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will build on this by developing a nationally and internationally recognised research profile, contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement, and providing leadership in teaching, research and curriculum development. You will also help shape the School’s future academic capability and contribute to its long-term growth and success.

This is a full-time, fixed-term 2-year position located at the Kensington campus in Sydney. The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Pay

• Lecturer (Level B): AUD $133,065 to $156,864 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Senior Lecturer (Level C): AUD $161,619 to $185,422 per annum + 17% superannuation

About UNSW

UNSW is a world-leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact. With strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, UNSW provides a unique environment where academic expertise translates into real-world outcomes. The university is home to cutting-edge research that drives innovation and societal progress, while its excellence in teaching ensures students are prepared to lead in their fields. For academics, UNSW offers an outstanding platform to flourish — combining world-class facilities, collaborative networks, and a culture of innovation that supports both career growth and meaningful contributions to the wider community.

The School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW Sydney is a world-leading chemical engineering school, recognised for high-quality education and cutting-edge research. Ranked among the top 50 globally, the School has internationally recognised research strengths across Advanced Process Systems Engineering, Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Energy, Environmental Processes and Technologies, Food and Health, Macromolecular and Interfacial Engineering, and Sensor Technology and Advanced Materials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity in chemical engineering.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Support students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Build research capability in priority areas aligned with the School’s strategic direction, such as sustainable processing, decarbonisation, circularity, and digital/AI-enabled chemical engineering.
• Collaborate across disciplines and build relationships with industry and professional networks.
• At the Senior Lecturer level, develop a nationally and internationally recognised research profile, mentor colleagues, supervise HDR students to completion, and provide leadership in teaching, research, and curriculum development.

Requirements

Level B (Lecturer)

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact, with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and capacity for research leadership.
• A 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Level C (Senior Lecturer)

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact, with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and capacity for research leadership.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development, and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high-calibre students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation.
• Workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options, including working from home, for eligible staff.
• 26 weeks of fully paid maternity or primary carers leave upon commencement of employment (subject to eligibility).
• Supportive and collegial work environment with dedicated frameworks to assist early-career academics (ECAs) in research, teaching, and career development.