"Associate Lecturer (EF) - Industrial Design"

Associate Lecturer (EF) - Industrial Design

Job no: 537662
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Associate Lecturer

• Employment Type: Part-Time (14 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $91,381 - $121,838 + 17% super + leave loading (pro-rated at 0.4 FTE)
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) academic roles offer a prestigious opportunity for academics to specialise in education, dedicating their time to delivering exceptional teaching and pursuing initiatives that enhance the educational experience of our students. Academics appointed to this specialism play a key role in driving educational excellence across the University’s teaching and learning communities.

The Associate Lecturer in Industrial Design (Education Focused) will contribute to teaching and learning across the undergraduate and Honours years of the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) program. The role has a strong focus on studio-based learning across all year levels, as well as industrial design communication, materials and manufacturing. Working closely with the Discipline Director and the Industrial Design teaching team, the appointee will deliver excellent teaching, contribute to innovative learning experiences, and undertake an Education Focused Project that advances learning and teaching within the discipline.

This role reports to the Discipline Director, Industrial Design and does not have any direct reports

Responsibilities Summary:

• Demonstrate a clear teaching philosophy that supports and inspires student learning.
• Plan, deliver and assess studio, lecture and tutorial teaching, designing learning activities and resources that develop creativity, technical skills, critical thinking and reflective practice, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Manage course administration and contribute to academic quality assurance, including course convening or coordination as required.
• Integrate contemporary and emerging topics, including sustainability, societal impact, digital fabrication and new technologies, into teaching practice.
• Provide student support through consultation, feedback and mentoring at both individual and cohort levels to support learning progression and employability outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum review, continuous improvement, and Education Focussed initiatives aligned with Faculty and University priorities.
• Maintain ongoing professional development in disciplinary expertise and pedagogy, including inclusive teaching practices, universal design for learning and educational technologies.
• Undertake an Education Focused Project in consultation with the Discipline Director to advance learning and teaching within Industrial Design or the broader Faculty.
• Participate in the Education Focused Community of Practice and engage with professional bodies, industry partners and community stakeholders to strengthen the relevance and visibility of Industrial Design education.

Full details of the role are set out in the Position Description on JOBS@UNSW, which applicants are expected to read prior to applying.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A Master’s degree in Industrial Design and/or relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated capability and passion for industrial design studio teaching, including related areas such as design communication, materials and manufacturing.
• Understanding of contemporary industrial design practice, including sustainable and circular design approaches, materials and manufacturing knowledge, societal impact, and digital and physical prototyping methods.
• Evidence of effective, student centred teaching, including the design of inclusive, evidence informed learning activities and assessments, and the ability to provide constructive feedback that supports student progression.
• A strong commitment to work-integrated learning, including the use of industry-informed design briefs, real-world problem contexts, and authentic professional practices in studio teaching.

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:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Submit your CV along with a cover letter and a separate document that addresses your suitability for the position in relation to the selection criteria listed under the ‘skills and experience’ section above, via the application portal.

Applications close: 22nd of February at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have current Australian work rights or hold a visa that allows ongoing work in Australia.