Associate Professor of Computer Science
University of New South Wales
Australia

Job Details

• Salary (Level D) - AUD $179,630 to $197,312 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Continuous (Permanent)
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

The Opportunity

Join the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the Faculty of Engineering as an Associate Professor in a Teaching and Research role. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead outstanding research on both national and international levels, while also delivering exceptional teaching to the next generation of computer science engineers, with a focus on Robotics.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that is helping to shape the future direction of computing in Australia. The students and research produced in CSE can impact the world!

The role of Associate Professor reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports. 

The School

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is one of the largest Schools of its kind in Australia, with the greatest impact on society through our academic excellence in teaching and research, leading to societal impact and translation. The School is the largest within the Faculty of Engineering, currently with nearly 6500 students and 76 academic staff, which is growing with an operating budget of over $32 million.

Our academic staff have research focus in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems, Secure and Trustworthy Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Science and Information Systems, and Humans and Machines. Research on developing cutting-edge technology as well as human-centred computing is encouraged, with high emphasis on societal impact and translation.

CSE is proud of its long tradition of teaching excellence and student culture. We offer undergraduate programs in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Cyber Security, a postgraduate degree in Information Technology as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. We are recognised for educational excellence in numerous fields including AI, operating systems, security engineering and first year programming. CSE attracts excellent students who have an outstanding record in international competitions, startups, and employment outcomes in leading tech firms. People join CSE for the opportunity to work with top-tier students and to join a community of scholars who support them in achieving their full potential. CSE attracts the brightest students as we offer the most technically rigorous computing degrees in Australia. The challenges we present ensure that our students reach their greatest potential and are ready to have a lasting impact on society.

Our school is in the heart of Sydney and is Australia’s largest centre for computationally directed business, design and culture. This vibrant nexus brings together a diversity of creative engineering and design innovation, where world-leading education allows our thousands of students and researchers to become world-leading and world-building innovators. CSE students take on a collaborative role in the creation of a vibrant student experience, with many student societies, and are actively involved in teaching and learning opportunities within the school. For further information about the School, please visit - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/computer-science-and-engineering

UNSW

UNSW is not like other places you may have worked at. Yes, we are a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different is not only what we do, it is 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 are in the right place.

UNSW has three strategic priority areas. Firstly, a drive for academic excellence in research and education. Universities are often classified as ‘research intensive’ or ‘teaching intensive’. UNSW is proud to be an exemplar of both. We are among a limited group of universities worldwide capable of delivering research excellence alongside the highest quality education on a large scale. Secondly, a passion for social engagement, which improves lives through advancing equality, diversity, open debate, and economic progress. Thirdly, a commitment to achieving societal impact and translation through sharing our capability in research and education in the highest quality partnerships with institutions in both developed and emerging societies. We regard the interplay of academic excellence, social engagement, and societal impact and translation as the hallmarks of a great forward-looking 21st century university. To contribute to this journey, UNSW launched its first EDI Strategy in 2015 and became the first university in Australia to establish the Division of Equity and Diversity in 2017. The UNSW EDI strategy 2022-2025 can be found here. 

Skills and Experience

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• 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 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.
• Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
• 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 interested in an academic role that focusses on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.

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 Monday, 27^th January 2025

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, including working from home, for eligible staff. UNSW provides 26 weeks of fully paid maternity or primary carers leave upon commencement of employment (subject to eligibility). UNSW is committed to enhancing the experience of ECAs by providing a supportive and collegial work environment and a dedicated framework to deliver support services to assist their research, teaching, and career development. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.