• Employment Type: Full Time
• Duration: Fixed Term until end of December 2026
• Remuneration: Level B ($123,620 to $145,730) or up to Level C Step 3 ($150,148 to $158,990) + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid)

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 20 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.

Why Your Role Matters

The Nexus Program is an innovative initiative that brings together academic and professional staff to improve the educational experience for students. It provides a critical link, or Nexus, between UNSW’s central divisions and the staff who teach and support teaching in the faculties and schools. You can refer to this video to find out more about it: https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/nexus-program

The Program focuses on seven key themes: Artificial Intelligence, Assessment and Feedback (our two key areas of focus at this stage), as well as Diversity and Inclusion, Belonging and Wellbeing, Learning Technologies and Digital Literacy, Societal Impact, and Work Integrated Learning and Industry Relevant Learning. The Education-Focussed Academic - Nexus Program (internally called Nexus Fellow) will support the Pro Vice Chancellor Education (PVCE) in planning and implementing university-wide education initiatives related to these themes.

This role reports to Director, Nexus and has no direct reports. This is a fixed term contract until the end of December 2026.

Main responsibilities Summary

The tasks for this role are divided into two key areas: strategy work which will take the majority of the successful person’s time as well as professional development and training for their peers. Overall, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to colleagues’ professional development in pedagogy, educational technology, emerging teaching practices and scholarly approaches to teaching through faculty and UNSW programs & initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership and positively influence educational culture and community across Faculties
• Undertake research related to teaching and learning, including in relation to SoTL
• Analyse and collate key research findings on learning and teaching for dissemination internally
• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to learning and teaching
• Collaborate with colleagues and other Nexus Fellows in the faculties to implement new local and institution-wide initiatives that seek to improve learning & teaching

This position can be either Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer), based on your experience, academic leadership, and responsibilities. The job description at the bottom of the ad outlines the tasks and duties for both levels.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who understands and is excited about UNSW’s vision and values, and who comes equipped with:

• A PhD, ideally in a relevant discipline (but not essential – we welcome people coming from various PhD disciplines)
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to influence others and drive change
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, academic excellence, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Experience using artificial intelligence and/or designing learning or assessment activities in the context of artificial intelligence to enhance learning and student experience, with an emphasis on innovative assessment approaches
• Experience in assessment and/or feedback design and/or improvement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline- based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching of Learning (SoTL). Ideally, you’ll have prior experience in writing/publishing in SoTL
• A current Work with Children Check

The role operates Monday to Friday, business hours. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Candidates will need to have full working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship.

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: 

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as cover letter that highlights your interest for the role. In the application questions, you will also be asked two questions relevant to the role in regard to your experience with assessment, feedback and AI as well as your background with pedagogy.

The shortlisting process won’t start before the job ad closes, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us until then.

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found  on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 18 October 2024 , 5PM.

Get in Touch: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, a.de_voronine@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.