Lecturer (Education) in Computer Sciences

• Full time, fixed term for 2 years

• Opportunity to develop your teaching expertise in Computer Sciences, Camperdown Campus

• Level B offering a base salary of $122,830 p.a. - $145,858 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Established as the first computer science department in Australia, the School of Computer Science (SCS) is research intensive and has a strong tradition of research-led teaching. The School offers undergraduate majors in computer science, information systems, data science and software development within its flagship Bachelor of Advanced Computing degree and combined degree programs with commerce and science. SCS also offers postgraduate coursework degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, Complex systems and the Master of Health Technology Innovation. SCS is one of the six schools in the Faculty of Engineering, which has a strong position within Australia and worldwide. To learn more about the School, click here.

We are currently seeking to appoint Lecturer x 4 (Level B) in Computer Sciences to contribute to the Schools teaching and learning outcomes in the Master of Computer Science. We are welcoming applicants with expertise in all areas of computer science, including programming, software engineering, data science, AI, human-computer interaction, networks, algorithms and cybersecurity. This is an attractive opportunity for educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. different backgrounds within Computer Sciences who can bring their own expertise, whilst benefiting from our supportive community.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer who has:

• a PhD (or equivalent experience) in computer science (or closely related fields)

• demonstrated interest and passion for delivery of computing education

• capability for design of high-quality learning activities in computing education

• experience in delivery of high-quality teaching of computing, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and/or teaching in a variety of settings

• experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities

• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives to achieve defined learning outcomes in computing education

• scholarly activities in Learning and Teaching

• demonstrated understanding of the subject-matter within the discipline

• capability both for effective collaboration, and for independent activity.

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter that addresses the following questions and attach it to your application:

Describe your teaching approach and pedagogy. Write a teaching statement with a demonstrating example.

Previous applications need not reapply for this vacancy.

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