Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 2 years
Remuneration: Academic level B/C. Level B from $127,947/ Level C from $155,403 plus 17% super

Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus.

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place. At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters
UNSW Canberra’s School of Business delivers multidisciplinary programs and collaborates with other schools at UNSW Canberra Campus. The primary focus of this appointment is to increase the school’s capacity for teaching, research, and higher degree research supervision in Economics and continue to forge multidisciplinary collaborations with other schools in research and teaching. This candidate will report directly to Head of School.

Applicants must have a PhD and should be available to commence teaching in Semester 2 (July 2025).   

Accountabilities:

Level B

As a Lecturer in Economics, you are expected to contribute to the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the discipline using innovative course design, development, and delivery approaches. You will also carry out activities to develop your scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally.

Level C

As a Senior Lecturer in Economics, you will make significant contributions the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the discipline using highly innovative course design, development, and delivery approaches You will also be encouraged to develop linkages with researchers from other Schools within UNSW Canberra and with the broader scholarly and practitioner communities, as well as provide leadership to post-doctoral and PhD students. A Senior Lecturer will conduct high-quality research and make a significant contribution to educational excellence in the School and Faculty.

About You (Qualifications, Skills and Experience): 

• You must have a PhD in Economics or related areas and relevant work experience in delivering courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and other course offerings in Economics would be of particular interest.
• You have demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery: in face-to-face, online and intensive teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, short courses, and/or lifelong learning courses and programs (award and non-award).
• You have experience in using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• You have a demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• You have highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system. In your application, please include:

• Your detailed CV; and  
• A 2-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

 To view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11.30pm AEST.

Interviews will take place late May with a view to commence employment in July 2025.

Final shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the ADFA Campus and present a seminar to colleagues in the School of Business about your research, service and teaching approach.

Get in Touch

To discuss the position please contact Professor Ashish Malik, Head of School of Business via email: ashish.malik@unsw.edu.au

Queries regarding applications - please contact:               h.whale@unsw.edu.au  

(Note: This is for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contacts listed above. You must apply through the UNSW job portal)

Working at UNSW and UNSW Canberra

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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.