Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Crisis Leadership (Education Focused), UNSW Canberra

Lecture/Senior Lecturer in Crisis Leadership (Education Focused) – UNSW Canberra
Employment type: Full time
Duration: Fixed term for a period of up to 2 years
Remuneration: Level B/C from $119,440 - $166,436 plus 17% Superannuation
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:
As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer your primary focus is to increase the school’s capacity in areas related to leading in times and contexts of crisis. Applications are particularly welcome from people who can teach into areas related to leading in crisis including Cyber Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response

Responsibilities:
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will continuously develop and demonstrate a teaching philosophy that inspires student learning for the Canberra School of Professional Studies in Crisis Leadership, while conducting classes, assessing student progress, and providing support in accordance with UNSW policy. Additionally, design learning activities, develop resources, and initiate experimental teaching approaches with the guidance of senior academics to enhance learning outcomes and employability for students, while managing course administration and maintaining professional development in pedagogy and disciplinary knowledge.

Although this is an Education Focused role there is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake some research.

Who You Are:
Our ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in a field that complements the breadth of expertise of the school and supports teaching into Crisis Leadership subjects
• 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)
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience in a leadership role demonstrating crisis leadership capabilities.
• Experience in cyber security or information technology.
• Demonstrated interest in research with clear evidence of the desire and ability to achieve research excellence.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Generous superannuation contributions
• Employee discounts
• A commitment to life long learning
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra City campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.

In your application, please include:

• your CV
• a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

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Applications Close: 4 July 2024, 11:30 pm AEST

Contact:
Professor Chika Anyanwu
Head of School, Canberra School of Professional Studies
E: [email protected]

For questions regarding the application process - please email [email protected]

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For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

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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.