- Full time, fixed term for 12 months
- Opportunity to develop your teaching expertise in Computer Sciences, Camperdown Campus
- Level A offering a base salary of $113,400 p.a. - $121,054 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Established as the first computer science department in Australia, the School of Computer Science (SCS) is research intensive and has a strong tradition of research-led teaching. The School offers undergraduate majors in computer science, information systems, data science and software development within its flagship Bachelor of Advanced Computing degree and combined degree programs with commerce and science. SCS also offers postgraduate coursework degrees in Computer Science, Data Science and Cyber Security. SCS is one of the seven schools in the Faculty of Engineering, which has a strong position within Australia and worldwide. To learn more about the School, click here.
We are currently seeking to appoint Associate Lecturer (Education) x 8 (Level A) in Computer Sciences to contribute to the Schools teaching and learning outcomes in both the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We are welcoming applicants with expertise in all areas of computer science, including programming, software engineering, data science, AI, human-computer interaction, networks, algorithms and cybersecurity. This is an excellent opportunity for educators with a strong passion for teaching and a proven record of excellence in pedagogical practice and learning design. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds across Computer Science who can bring their own expertise while benefiting from, and contributing to, our supportive academic community.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Lecturer (Education) who has:
- a PhD (or equivalent experience) in computer science (or closely related fields)
- demonstrated interest and passion for delivery of computing education
- capability for design of high-quality learning activities in computing education
- experience in delivery of high-quality teaching of computing, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and/or teaching in a variety of settings
- experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
- demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives to achieve defined learning outcomes in computing education
- scholarly activities in Learning and Teaching
- demonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the discipline
- capability both for effective collaboration, and for independent activity.
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter that addresses the following questions and attach it to your application:
- Describe your teaching approach and pedagogy by providing a brief teaching statement, including an example that demonstrates your practice.
- Provide evidence of positive student experience.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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Associate Lecturer (Education) x 8 (Level A) in Computer Sciences
