Overview
Join to apply for the Lecturer in Transport Engineering role at UNSW. This job is based in Australia.
In this position, you will undertake high-quality teaching and research in transport engineering, with a particular focus on emerging technologies in transport engineering such as predictive modelling, real-time traffic analytics, and autonomous vehicle integration. This is an opportunity to join a leader in transport engineering, driving innovation in sustainable mobility and smart infrastructure. With cutting-edge facilities, world-class faculty, and a dynamic research environment, UNSW fosters excellence while empowering you to shape the future of transport.
This role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.
Job Details
* Level B, Salary - $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full-time
* Fixed-term contract – 4 years
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
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. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is in the Faculty of Engineering and has over 3,300 students and an operating budget of over $22 million. The School has 55 full time academic staff, 35 professional and technical staff and 80 research only appointments. The School's mission is to develop well-educated graduates with the essential skills, attributes and knowledge that will enable them to practice as professional civil or environmental engineers; and to conduct research and development of international distinction to meet the needs of the discipline, industry and society.
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, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
* Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
* Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
* 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.
* A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
* High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
* 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 career in a 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.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 1st October 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. 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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