Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focussed) in Cybersecurity in North East

This Job is based in Australia.

Job Details

• Job no: 540100
• Work type: Full Time
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Categories: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer

Salary and enrolment:

• Lecturer (Level B) – AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation

2-Year Convertible Tenure Track or continuing appointment

Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

The Opportunity

Join the School of Computer Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in an Education Focused role. In this role, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning within cybersecurity, while helping to shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and computing graduates. You will contribute to teaching across areas such as penetration testing, reverse engineering, wargaming, offensive and defensive security, and related cybersecurity disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will play a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, developing innovative curriculum and teaching approaches, and enhancing student learning outcomes. With established strengths in cybersecurity, systems, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, UNSW offers an exceptional environment for educators who are passionate about teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and student success. You will contribute to a collaborative academic community committed to advancing education and preparing students for real-world impact. This is an opportunity to join a global leader in Computer Science, with cutting-edge facilities, world-class faculty, and an innovative educational environment. With strong industry partnerships and a commitment to educational excellence, UNSW provides excellent opportunities for career development, collaboration, and impact.

About You

You are an engaging and passionate educator with expertise in cybersecurity and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences. You bring knowledge in areas such as penetration testing, reverse engineering, wargaming, and offensive and defensive security, along with the ability to contribute to an inclusive and high-performing academic environment. At Lecturer level (Level B), you will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and student support across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, while continuing to develop your teaching practice and educational innovation capabilities. At Senior Lecturer level (Level C), you will demonstrate educational leadership through curriculum innovation, mentoring colleagues, leading teaching initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of teaching excellence across the School and broader UNSW Education Focused community. You are collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to create meaningful learning experiences while building strong relationships across academia and industry.

About UNSW

UNSW is a world‑leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact. With strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, UNSW provides a unique environment where academic expertise translates into real‑world outcomes. The university is home to cutting‑edge research that drives innovation and societal progress, while its excellence in teaching ensures students are prepared to lead in their fields. For academics, UNSW offers an outstanding platform to flourish — combining world‑class facilities, collaborative networks, and a culture of innovation that supports both career growth and meaningful contributions to the wider community. The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics, as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning.

Skills & Experience

Lecturer (Level B)

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• 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 in work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and development.
• 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 in 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.
• Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply

If you are an educator passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and enhancing the student learning experience, whether as an emerging or experienced academic, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and educational excellence within the School. We encourage you to click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, cover letter, and responses addressing the Skills and Experience criteria. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply. If You Have Had Any Interruption In Your Career, You Are Encouraged To Include a ROPE Statement As Part Of Your Application. For Information On ROPE Please Check https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact: Eugene Aves - Talent Acquisition Consultant E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday, 31 July 2026

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These checks may include some of the following:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. 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.

Position Description Advertised: 01 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time