Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Software Systems and Software Engineering)

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Software Systems and Software Engineering)

Job no: 519737
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

About the area

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering under the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing is renowned for its award-winning researchers, teachers and facilities. The broad-based undergraduate and postgraduate programs are complemented by a wide range of research activities and the school is a leader in developing graduates with high level expertise in computer programming and the methods involved in performing complex computations and processing data. In the resource rich state of Western Australia the opportunities for partnership and collaborative research are extensive and the Department has well established links with industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate units in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Software Engineering, and IT.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Conduct high-impact research, publish findings, secure funding, and supervise research students.
• Contribute to departmental governance, represent the university externally, and fulfill administrative duties.

About you (Level B)

• PhD in Computer Science or an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
• A demonstrated track record in research evidenced by peer-reviewed, conference and journal articles published in high quality venues relative to opportunity.
• A demonstrated emerging track record of successful competitive funding application.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of HDR students, relative to opportunity.
• Participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry.

About you (Level C)

• PhD in Computer Science or an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in the development and delivery of curricula and the use of innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
• A strong track record of excellence in research at a national level evidenced by peer-reviewed articles published in high quality journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for all learners.
• Experience in the mentoring of junior colleagues, demonstrators and tutors, where relevant.
• Demonstrated experience of leading public engagement activities that promote research and/or education outcomes, government and industry.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 13 April 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 17 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time