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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 50 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 School of Social Sciences is an exceptional community of scholars who are at the forefront of a wide range of social science and humanities disciplines, including Development Studies, International Relations, Policy Studies, Politics and International Relations, Social Work, and Sociology. The School hosts the Gender Violence Research Network, the Globalisation and Governance Research Network, the Forced Migration Research Network and collaborates with the Centre for Social Research in Health and the Social Policy Research Centre (located within the Faculty). The School combines rigorous scholarship in the social science disciplines with effective engagement with key contemporary social issues, both locally and globally.

The school is currently seeking an Education-Focused scholar and teacher to contribute to our Social Sciences and Policy Studies teaching, commencing in January/February 2025. This is a 2-year fixed term Level B position. The successful applicant will contribute to the School’s undergraduate Social Sciences stream and postgraduate Public Policy and Governance Coursework Master Program.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Who You Are:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of study from a recognised institution and/or professional expertise and experience in policy-related contexts

• Demonstrated ability to teach diverse courses in both the undergraduate Social Sciences Stream and postgraduate Master of Public Policy and Governance program evidenced by:
  • experience of, and/or willingness to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • capacity to develop curriculum in areas of individual expertise
• Willingness to undertake supervision of Honours and Coursework thesis students
• Experience using educational technologies such as hybrid and online delivery methods
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence

• Capacity to contribute to administrative tasks in the School and Faculty, as well as to contribute to the interdisciplinary character of the School

• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training and the completion of all on-line mandatory training modules.

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: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 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 application online before the 13^th of November at 11:55pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au.

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. 

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.