Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - School of Economics

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

School of Economics

• Duration: Continuing
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Remuneration: Level B from $119,440 and Level C from $145,071 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington campus in NSW Australia (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW: 

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW School of Economics received the top rating of 5, i.e. "well above world standard," under the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rating. The School is one of the three Economics discipline in Australia to receive a 5 in all three main categories: Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics. 

Research in the School is of a high calibre by both national and international standards. Members of the School play an important part in policy issues and debate within Australia. We run two postgraduate research programs, leading into a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. 

Why your role matters:

A Lecturer (Level B) is expected to carry out activities to develop their scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally and to contribute significantly to achieving the teaching and service missions of the School and Faculty.

A Senior Lecturer (Level C) is expected to conduct high quality research and make a significant contribution to educational excellence in the School and Faculty.

The role of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  

Responsibilities:

Accountabilities of a Level B (Lecturer) are, but not limited to: 

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources,and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
• Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.
• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.

Accountabilities of a Level C (Senior Lecturer), in addition to those for Level B, are:

• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning.
• Maintain and develop links within the discipline industry and profession (e.g. contribute to professional development activities).
• Work collaboratively to identify and apply for internal education funding opportunities.
• Make independent contributions to research that have a significant impact in their field of expertise and create a nationally recognised research track record.
• Undertake independent research in discipline or related area (as per the norms of the discipline), making an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise.
• Develop research groups in area of specialist expertise and research methods that are appropriate to the discipline.
• Attract peer recognition and establish research network/s (based on the norms of the discipline) at national level.
• Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader, at or above the level that is relevant to the discipline in leading universities.

Who You Are:

To be successful in the Lecturer (Level B) role you will have:

• A PhD in 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.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• 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.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.

To be successful in the Senior Lecturer (Level C) role you will have:

• A PhD in 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 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 experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• 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 as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please click here .  

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online by uploading your CV, a 1-page cover letter and include a link to your website. To be considered please submit your application before 9am (Sydney time) on Thursday, 25th January 2024. Please note, we will be assessing and progressing applications as we receive them.

Please indicate clearly which level you are applying for in your application.

To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job ad at jobs@unsw.

Get in Touch:

For any recruitment related questions please contact:

Persa Tzakis

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

[email protected]

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:16 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:25 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time