The Opportunity
This opportunity is only open to current School of Civil and Environmental Engineering postgraduate students.
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW, has an opportunity for a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging academic to gain valuable teaching experience.
Join our team and contribute to high-quality education by delivering lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and student field excursions, as assigned by the Head of School. You will assist academics with course coordination, exam marking, grade recording, and the management of Moodle, the online learning platform. Additionally, you will support course administration, oversee teaching allocations, and provide course-related guidance to students. This role involves tutorial and demonstration activities for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Under the guidance of the course coordinator, you will also assist in refining subject material to enhance learning outcomes.
This role reports to Professor Nasser Khalili; Head of School - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Salary, Level A – Starting at $102,392 per annum + 17% superannuation (pro-rated to FTE)
- Part time – 0.1 to 0.2 FTE
- Fixed-term contract – 12 to 15 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s 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’re in the right place.
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is in the Faculty of Engineering and has over 3,300 students and an operating budget of over $22 million. The School has 55 full time academic staff, 35 professional and technical staff and 80 research only appointments. The School’s mission is to develop well-educated graduates with the essential skills, attributes and knowledge that will enable them to practice as professional civil or environmental engineers; and to conduct research and development of international distinction to meet the needs of the discipline, industry and society. For further information about the School, please visit http://www.civeng.unsw.edu.au/
Skills and Experience
- An undergraduate degree in Engineering and are currently enrolled in a Doctoral Degree in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at UNSW.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to teach in various aspects of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Ability to assess and mark assignments and examinations in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and give appropriate support and feedback where necessary.
- Ability to contribute to administration in an academic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) 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.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Additionally, provide letter of support from your supervisor, confirming their endorsement of your application and your suitability for this opportunity.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position and be able to work on-site in Kensington.
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: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 18th June 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 for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
