Associate Professor

Job Details

• Salary, Level D – AUD $185,917 to $204,218 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full-time
• 2-Year Convertible Tenure Track or continuing appointment
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

The Opportunity

Join the School of Computer Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as an Associate Professor in a Teaching and Research role. As an Associate Professor, you will be a senior academic leader at one of Australia’s premier computer science schools, contributing to and shaping the strategic direction of research and education in modern computing systems. You will drive high-impact research with national and international visibility across areas such as operating systems, distributed systems, systems security, and systems for machine learning, while playing a key role in advancing the School’s research profile, industry engagement, and educational excellence.

With established strengths in operating systems, distributed and cloud systems, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and systems for AI/ML, UNSW offers an exceptional environment for ambitious academics who are ready to lead innovative programs, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to institutional strategy, governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will help advance the future of scalable, secure, and high-performance computing systems.

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in Computer Science, with cutting-edge facilities, world-class faculty, and an innovative research environment. With strong industry partnerships and a commitment to sustainability, UNSW provides unparalleled opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and impact.