Associate Professor - Algorithms

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 Algorithms.

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. 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.

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.

To Apply

If you are interested in an academic role that focuses 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.

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, 27th 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.