Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Electronics

This Job is based in Australia The Opportunity The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW has an opportunity for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join a teaching and research team. This role will contribute to enhancing the School’s capabilities in digital electronics, FPGA design and embedded systems, while supporting research advances across telecommunications, control systems, signal processing, energy systems and other emerging areas of electrical engineering. Alongside delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, you will undertake research and scholarly activities that strengthen the School’s profile and contribute to high-impact outcomes in digital electronics systems. With established strengths across electrical engineering, telecommunications, signal processing, communications, energy systems, robotics and emerging technologies, UNSW offers an exceptional environment for academics seeking to advance their research profile, contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives and deliver outstanding teaching. Working across disciplines and engaging with industry, you will help shape future directions in digital electronics, FPGA design and embedded systems while contributing to research collaboration and the development of the next generation of engineers and researchers. Position Details

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  Salary:
  
  • Lecturer (Level B) – AUD \(133,065 to \)156,864 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD \(161,619 to \)185,422 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Employment type: Full-time
• Appointment type: Fixed term, 2-year convertible tenure track (Fixed-term appointment with the potential to convert to continuing employment, subject to a successful review.)
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  Location:
  Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Reporting line: This role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

About You You are an academic with expertise in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field, with the ability to contribute to high-quality teaching, research and scholarly activity in digital electronics, FPGA design and embedded systems. You are committed to advancing your discipline knowledge while delivering engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate electrical engineering programs. You will bring demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, curriculum development and the use of educational technologies, along with the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to positive learning outcomes. Success in this role requires a collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across disciplines, build relationships with industry and professional networks, and contribute to the School’s research capability in digital electronics systems. At Senior Lecturer level, you will also bring evidence of research leadership, a strong and growing research track record, success in attracting competitive funding, experience supervising HDR students to completion, and the ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to curriculum leadership. About UNSW UNSW is a world‑leading institution recognised for its scale, prestige, and impact. With strong industry engagement and partnerships across sectors, UNSW provides a unique environment where academic expertise translates into real‑world outcomes. The university is home to cutting‑edge research that drives innovation and societal progress, while its excellence in teaching ensures students are prepared to lead in their fields. For academics, UNSW offers an outstanding platform to flourish — combining world‑class facilities, collaborative networks, and a culture of innovation that supports both career growth and meaningful contributions to the wider community. The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious schools of its kind. Home to more than 1,500 students and over 40 academic staff, the School is internationally recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement across electrical engineering, telecommunications, robotics, communications, and emerging technologies. For further information about our School, please visit
- Skills And Experience Level B

• A PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience and evidence in teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in the areas of digital electronics and embedded systems, as well as across the broad field of Electrical Engineering.
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