Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor Opportunities in Cybersecurity, Cryptography, ML/NLP, Neurosymbolic AI, Software Engineering, and Systems at UNSW University of New South Wales in Australia

UNSW School of Computer Science and Engineering is advertising multiple academic openings across computing and AI-related areas, including Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neurosymbolic AI, Software Engineering, and Systems. The post highlights 12 positions in total, spanning Associate Professor, Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer roles, with both education-focused and teaching-and-research opportunities.

The linked job advert shown here is for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focussed) in Cybersecurity at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. The role involves teaching and curriculum development in cybersecurity topics such as penetration testing, reverse engineering, wargaming, offensive and defensive security, and related undergraduate/postgraduate teaching. UNSW emphasizes its strong environment in computer science, cybersecurity, systems, AI, and software engineering.

Eligibility highlights: Lecturer (Level B) applicants should have a PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience, plus teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Senior Lecturer (Level C) applicants should also have a PhD and/or relevant experience, with stronger evidence of educational leadership, curriculum innovation, mentoring, and contribution to teaching excellence. Applicants should be able to support diverse student cohorts and demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety.

Funding / employment terms: This is a paid academic appointment, not a scholarship. The advertised salary for Lecturer (Level B) is AUD $127,947–$150,830 per annum plus 17% superannuation, and for Senior Lecturer (Level C) AUD $155,403–$178,290 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The role is described as a full-time 2-year convertible tenure track or continuing appointment.

Application window: Applications close on 31 July 2026 (Sydney time). Applicants should apply through the UNSW careers portal, upload a CV and cover letter, and address the Skills and Experience criteria. The post also notes that a ROPE statement may be included if relevant.