Senior Lecturer - Design (EF)

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Academic Level C – $161,619 – $185,422 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Paddington Campus

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. 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:
UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education, devoting their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Academics appointed to this specialism are expected to drive educational excellence within the University’s teaching and learning communities.

As a Senior Lecturer in Design (Level C), you will lead the design and development of engaging learning activities and resources, deliver high-quality teaching and assessment, and develop innovative, evidence-informed approaches to enhance student learning.

You will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate design programs, supporting student progression and educational excellence while developing staff capacity through innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

The role reports to the Art & Design Head of School and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Lead the design and development of learning activities, teaching resources and assessment approaches across appropriate learning environments.
• Initiate experimental approaches to teaching and learning to improve student outcomes and develop staff capacity.
• Apply evidence-informed approaches to enhance student learning and teaching effectiveness.
• Support student learning progression through individual consultation and course-related advice to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes.
• Manage course administration and convening, including academic quality assurance.
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and relevant professional accreditation requirements.

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

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A PhD in design or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching integrated or interdisciplinary design at tertiary level in undergraduate and postgraduate art and design programs.
• High-level proficiency with design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) at a minimum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practice-based approaches to design.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Knowledge of designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence, including discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and developments in the design industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Capacity to teach specific design disciplines within the School that draw on individual expertise (desirable).

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: 

• 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:
Please submit the following documents via the application portal:

1. A CV.
2. A cover letter.
3. A separate document addressing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria listed under ‘Skills & Experience’ in the Position Description.

Applications close: 11:30pm on 18 November 2026.

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

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have current Australian work rights or hold a visa that allows ongoing work in Australia.

Get in Touch:

For queries regarding the role, please contact Stephen Goddard, Deputy Head of School: stephen.goddard@unsw.edu.au

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

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.

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