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• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role   
• Remuneration: Level C – From $150k + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location:  On-site Kensington NSW with some flexible working
• Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or 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.

Why your role matters

The Senior Lecturer will conduct high quality research and make a significant contribution to educational excellence in the Indigenous Studies curriculum. The role of Senior Lecturer reports to the Academic Lead, Nura Gili Academic Programs and has no direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:  

• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements, and support students undertaking Indigenous Studies in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources and provide assessment and feedback at both course and program level using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments. 
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such things as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
• Undertake independent research in discipline or related area (as per the norms of the discipline), making an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise.
• Work with Faculties and the Graduate Research School to assist future Indigenous HDR applicants in relation to the HDR application process: the identification of suitable supervisors, the identification of the suitable faculty or School at UNSW to conduct the HDR candidature, the identification of appropriate scholarships and financial supports etc.
• Provide supervision to Indigenous HDR candidates where appropriate.

About You:             

• A PhD in a related discipline.
• 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 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 higher degree research students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

The Organisation

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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Cultural Leave
• Indigenous Employee Networks
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Wednesday 17^th July at 11.55pm

Get in Touch: Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment

n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

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.