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• Employment Type: Continuing, Part Time (7-hour week)
• Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Pro Rata
  (Remuneration Level C available for the right candidate: $150,148 - $172,261 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, NSW
• We are in the process of building and expanding Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)

About the Faculty:

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.

At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music – and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.

Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4


Why The Role Matters:

The position builds on the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture’s Indigenous Strategy and the commitment to ensuring genuine equity, inclusion, and a supportive faculty for First Nations staff and students at UNSW ADA. The position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate. The position is an Education Focussed role (EF). This enables academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students.   


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list)

• Coordinate and lead courses, tutorials, studio, field visits and/or other relevant classes in the discipline of city planning (at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level as applicable).
• Contribute to the design and development of approaches to teaching and learning which prioritise Indigenous voices.
• Help shape students who reflect and engage deeply with the process of unlearning and relearning (decolonising) and Indigenous Knowledge perspectives.
• Develop cultural awareness and the integration of values of Country within city planning in meaningful and appropriate ways.
• Develop a teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning.
• Contribute to the design and development of learning activities and resources, assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
• Contribute to the design, development, review, and administration of curriculum, including academic quality assurance and engagement with professional accreditation/organisation bodies such PIA.
  
  

Selection Criteria: 

(please review the Position Description for a full list)

Level B -

• A Masters degree in a related discipline, and/or relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in successfully teaching at a university level
• Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and capacity to work effectively and sensitively with students, particularly on issues related to learning in individual and group situations and cross-cultural factors in the student experience
• Demonstrated capacity to lead by example in supporting equal opportunity and equity, diversity and inclusion as they relate to staff and students
• Willingness to cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
  
  

Level C -

• A PhD in city planning or a closely related discipline, and/or relevant professional experience related to city planning.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating teaching at a university level.
• Evidence of leading innovation in course design and delivery at a university level.
• Knowledge of a range of pedagogical approaches with the skill, experience and creativity to develop this over time.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work and influence across disciplines, schools, industry and professional accreditation bodies.
  
  
  

Pre-Employment Checks required for this Position:

• Verification of qualifications
• Confirmation of Aboriginality (or equivalent)
  
  

Benefits:

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)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Indigenous Employee Network
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits


How to Apply:

Please submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 7^th October 2024. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your skills and experience align to this position (3 pages maximum).


Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Philip Oldfield at p.oldfield@unsw.edu.au.

For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment on email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.