Associate Professor/Professor - Housing Economics

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

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Why Your Role Matters: The City Futures Research Centre, hosted by UNSW’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, was established in 2005 to undertake research aiming to develop a better understanding of our cities, their people, the policies that manage their growth, the issues they face and the impact they can have on our environment and economy. Over the last 20 years the Centre has been conducting world-class research across a spectrum of housing issues including governance, financing and development of social and affordable housing as well as the analysis of housing affordability and the operation of private housing markets.

This Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) in Housing Economics will play a pivotal role in developing and leading a housing economics research agenda for the Centre, working with City Futures Researchers in the Housing Program and also across the Centre’s other programs of research including city planning, urban analytics, sustainability mobility and healthy built environments.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Level D - Conduct original and innovative research that advances knowledge in relevant subject areas, contributing to the discipline at a national level with emerging international impact.
• Establish a distinguished, high-impact research program and lead significant proposals to funding bodies such as AHURI and the ARC.
• Maintain a strong record of substantial research income as a grant application leader and develop national and international research networks.
• Engage with academic, professional, and international organisations aligned with the objectives of the City Futures Research Centre and Faculty.
• Supervise HDR students to timely completion as primary supervisor, recruit based on research reputation, and mentor postdoctoral fellows and colleagues.
• Undertake knowledge exchange activities and contribute to the commercialisation of research outcomes.
• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning and cultivates positive teaching environments.
• Conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including class delivery, assessment, and student support in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities, resources, and assessment tools, and contribute to program and curriculum development and academic quality assurance.

Level E (in addition to the above):

• Make internationally recognised contributions to the discipline and contribute to securing internal and/or external education funding.
• Strengthen UNSW’s national and international profile as a leading centre in housing economics and policy through collaborations with academic peers in Australia and overseas.
• Foster a culture of research excellence and deliver internationally significant research, including securing competitive government and industry funding and publishing in high-quality outlets.
• Provide leadership in community, professional, commercial, and industry sectors.
• Lead major research proposals with competitive funding bodies and maximise impact for research end users.
• Lead knowledge exchange activities, engage with end users to generate income, and drive commercialisation of research outcomes.
• Initiate major research collaborations and chair or contribute to Centre, School, Faculty, University and sector-wide committees, working groups, projects, and other administrative functions.
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary expertise, and relevant accreditation requirements.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Level D – A PhD in a related discipline (e.g. Economics, Spatial Planning, Urban Studies, Housing Policy), and/or relevant professional experience.
• Strong track record of research leadership with high-quality, high-impact outcomes and a demonstrated ability to achieve ongoing research excellence.
• Expertise in applying quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant to housing market economics.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching and research in housing policy and housing economics, as well as related areas such as urban, land, environmental economics, and social cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience designing and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses using diverse pedagogical approaches, including educational technologies and online methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, educational leadership, and a commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning.
• Successful supervision of high-calibre research students and a strong record of supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated success in building professional and industry engagement and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Level E (in addition to the above):

• Evidence of being an inspirational role model for other academics seeking mentoring, guidance, advice and support.
• Evidence of significant international, as well as domestic, academic esteem.
• Demonstrated capacity for research centre or cluster leadership, as well as evidence of major project team leadership.
• Evidence of high-quality supervision of honours and postgraduate research projects.
• Proven leadership in developing significant productive relationships and engagement with government, industry and the community, with success in attracting significant industry funding.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead by example in supporting equal opportunity and equity, diversity and inclusion policy and programs as they relate to staff and 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: 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments, Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period, Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV, along with a cover letter that addresses your interest and suitability for the position in relation to the selection criteria (found under the ‘Skills & Experience’ section of the PD), online via the application portal before the 11th of June at 11:30pm.

UNSW welcomes applications from international candidates that are willing to relocate to Australia and can provide visa sponsorship for the right candidate, subject to merit-based selection. 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.