Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Overview

Join the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. There is an opportunity for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in a Teaching and Research role. In this role you will develop your own research in the field of Electrical Engineering while teaching undergraduate/postgraduate classes in areas of Systems and Control, including joint courses with other Electrical Engineering disciplines that overlap with Systems and Control. You will have the opportunity to conduct classes, design and develop learning activities, supervise HDR students, and publish high-quality research as part of a team and/or independently.

This role is based in Australia. The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in electrical engineering and telecommunications, with state-of-the-art laboratories, internationally acclaimed faculty, and a vibrant research culture. The School’s strong industry connections, interdisciplinary collaborations, and commitment to sustainability offer pathways for professional growth, impact, and global engagement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Systems and Control and related Electrical Engineering disciplines.
• Develop and deliver learning activities and assessments, including online and on-campus formats.
• Supervise HDR students and engage in publishable research as part of a team and/or independently.
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage with industry and the profession where appropriate.

Qualifications

Lecturer (Level B)

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering specialising in Systems and Control, with relevant work experience.
• Commitment to staying up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Systems and Control, and across Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to educational excellence; experience with curriculum design at various levels.
• Desirable knowledge of industry or work-integrated learning.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and to advance equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Research track record with high quality outcomes and potential for research leadership.
• Involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Strong communication and networking skills with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Ability to work in a team and build cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commitment to UNSW aims, objectives and policies, including health and safety.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering specialising in Systems and Control, with relevant work experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in teaching and learning design using various pedagogical approaches, including course and program development for undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Systems and Control and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and fostering educational excellence in others.
• Experience initiating curriculum development and improvement; experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and to advance equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Research track record with high quality outcomes and potential for leadership.
• Experience recruiting and supervising high-calibre students.
• Ability to work in a team and build cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
• Commitment to UNSW aims, objectives and policies.

Details

• Salary: Lecturer (Level B) – AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% super; Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% super
• Full time
• Fixed term – 2-year convertible tenure track (potential for transition to continuing appointment, subject to performance)
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

To Apply

If you are interested in an academic role that focuses on independent research and excellent teaching, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, cover letter, and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.

If your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still encourage you to apply.

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Contact

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Jinhong Yuan (Head of School). E:

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Consultant). E:

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday 27 February 2026

UNSW is committed to equity and an inclusive community. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.