Associate professor in systems

Salary, Level D – AUD $185,917 to $204,218 per annum + 17% superannuation

Full‑time; 2‑Year Convertible Tenure Track or continuing appointment

Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

Opportunity

Join the School of Computer Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as an Associate Professor in a Teaching and Research role. As a senior academic leader at one of Australia’s premier computer science schools, you will shape the strategic direction of research and education in modern computing systems. You will drive high‑impact research with national and international visibility across operating systems, distributed systems, systems security, and systems for machine learning, while playing a key role in advancing the School’s research profile, industry engagement and educational excellence.

UNSW offers an exceptional environment for ambitious academics ready to lead innovative programmes, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to institutional strategy, governance and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will help advance future scalable, secure and high‑performance computing systems in a global leader with cutting‑edge facilities, world‑class faculty and a commitment to sustainability.

About You

You are an established academic with a strong, sustained track record of high‑impact research in modern computing systems and a growing national or international reputation. You bring expertise in operating systems, distributed systems, systems security and systems for machine learning, and demonstrate the ability to translate research into real‑world impact. You have a proven ability to secure competitive research funding, lead research initiatives, and supervise higher‑degree research students to successful completion. You are also an engaging, effective educator with experience delivering high‑quality teaching and contributing to curriculum development.

As a senior academic, you will demonstrate clear leadership within your discipline, contributing to strategic initiatives, academic governance or programme development. You are collaborative, forward‑thinking and motivated to build strong partnerships across academia and industry.

Skills & Experience

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to staying current with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programmes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience 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 to support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Significant track record in research leadership with high quality and high international impact, demonstrating a desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence.
• Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high‑calibre students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to relevant training.

Inclusion & Equality

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.