This Job is based in Australia
- Employment Type: Continuing, Part Time (10.5-hour week)
- Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Pro Rata (Level C opportunity available for the right candidate: $150,148 - $172,261 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Pro Rata)
- Location: Kensington, NSW
- We are in the process of building and expanding Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
About The Faculty
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.
At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.
Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4
Why The Role Matters
Join the School of Built Environment in this Lecturer (EF) position. We encourage applications from educators with a track record of integrating sustainable design (low carbon, circular thinking, adaptive reuse, etc) into architectural design studio. The role reports to the Director of Architecture and has no direct reports. UNSW's Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialisation will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university's teaching and learning communities.
Accountabilities
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
Level B -
- Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning in architectural design and the studio environment.
- Conduct and lead classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
- Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of approaches and learning environments.
- Lead the design/development of innovative approaches to architectural design and sustainability teaching and learning and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues across the School.
- Support learning progression with students to achieve high levels of student satisfaction, and high employability outcomes aligned with industry needs (including these changing needs in the future).
- Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
Level C (in addition to above)
- Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
- Contribute to the review, development and/or design of curriculum and manage curriculum administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
- Work collaboratively with peers across the School, Faculty and UNSW to contribute to dialogues in teaching and learning (including published articles, discourse, best practice, etc).
Skills And Experience
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)
Level B -
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of architectural design and studio at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience as a university-level teacher and/or convenor within architectural design and studio courses.
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge in architectural design, sustainability and related fields.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a record of educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based course design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Level C (in addition to above)
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience in architecture.
- Evidence of leading innovation and experimentation in architectural studio design and delivery and achieving exceptional student outcomes (for instance, embedding sustainability, carbon, and circular concepts within studio).
- Demonstrated success in initiating course and curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated experience as a recognised authority in architectural design and studio teaching, with a record of engaging in discourse in architectural teaching at a local, and emerging national level.
Benefits And Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our Benefits Include
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How To Apply
Please submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 7th October 2024 by 11:30pm . Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your skills and experience align to this position (3 pages maximum).
Get In Touch
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Philip Oldfield at [Confidential Information].
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at [HIDDEN TEXT].
Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.
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.
