Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Job Details

• Salary
  • Lecturer - Level B, AUD $123,620 to $145,730 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Senior Lecturer – Level C, AUD $150,148 to $172,261 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• 2-Year Convertible Tenure Track
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

The Opportunity

Join the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Research role. In this role, you will lead the development of an internationally recognised aerospace engineering research program in the fields of flight mechanics, aircraft systems, fluid dynamics, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other closely related areas while making a significant contribution to the educational programs of the School and Faculty. You will also play a key role in maintaining and building strong industry partnerships, fostering collaborations that drive impactful research and innovative advancements in aerospace engineering. 

We are seeking a candidate with a proven research background and excellent educational experience in advanced aerospace systems. To be suitable for this role you will have an experimental background in wind tunnels, laser/PIV facilities, aerospace structures manufacturing, and testing expertise. Additionally, cross-cutting research experience across manufacturing (e.g., aero structures), robotics (e.g., drones), thermofluids (e.g., wind turbines), or other related fields is highly desirable.

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with cutting-edge facilities, world-class faculty, and a dynamic research environment. With strong industry partnerships and a commitment to sustainability, UNSW provides unparalleled opportunities for career growth, collaboration, and impact.

This role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

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 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering that is internationally recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. Our mission is to nurture students to become industry leaders who will generate societal, economic, and environmental benefits. The School is one of the largest and most prestigious schools Australia for thriving research programs and contribution to education excellence in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering. Our Schools QS ranking for 2023 is #49 globally and the highest in Australia The ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings for 2023 ranked the subject Mechanical Engineering at #36 globally and the highest in Australia. Aerospace Engineering at UNSW was ranked #45 globally. For further information on our school go to - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/mechanical-and-manufacturing-engineering

Skills & Experience:

Lecturer (Level B)

• A PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related areas.
• Demonstrated track record in research impact in aerospace engineering, including but not limited to flight mechanics, aircraft systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, with clear evidence research outputs and 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 aerospace engineering profession and/or industry.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of aerospace engineering program at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and 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.
• 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.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• A PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related areas.
• Demonstrated track record in research impact in aerospace engineering, including but not limited to flight mechanics, aircraft systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, with clear evidence research outputs and 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 in aerospace engineering profession and/or industry, including leadership roles.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• 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.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
• 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.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply:

If you are interested in an academic career in a role that focusses 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.

If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. For information on ROPE please check:

https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 2^nd July 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.