UNSW
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Behavioural Neuroscience
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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Behavioural Neuroscience
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer – Behavioural Neuroscience
Position Overview
- Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Level: Lecturer (Level B): $127,000 – $150,000 | Senior Lecturer (Level C): $155,000 – $178,000
- Terms: Fixed-term 2 years, convertible to Tenure Track (CTT)
- Salary Includes: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
A chance to contribute to Australia’s leading research and teaching university—one where collaboration fosters impactful discoveries and innovation in behavioural neuroscience.
About UNSW and the School of Psychology
The School of Psychology at UNSW is rated as #1 in Australia and ranked in the top 30 globally for psychology (THES, QS, ARWU). It offers:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Clinical and Forensic Psychology
- An online Graduate Diploma program
- A vibrant PhD research community (120+ students)
- Research spans cognitive/behavioural neuroscience, perception, memory, clinical forensics, and more
The university’s campus in southern Sydney is 5 km from the CBD, close to research facilities, hospitals, and urban conveniences.
For more details, visit: www.psychology.unsw.edu.au
Key Responsibilities
For Both Roles
- Apply and refine a teaching philosophy that enhances student learning, ensuring excellence in undergraduate/postgraduate courses.
- Design and implement learning resources, assessments, and innovative teaching methods in alignment with UNSW’s policies.
- Provide mentorship to students and support academic quality assurance duties as course authority.
- Engage in scholarly research aligned with behavioural neuroscience, with a focus on:
- Developing independent or collaborative research projects.
- Seeking competitive external funding (e.g., institutional, national grants).
- Supervising Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates.
- Contribute to faculty/school committees, professional associations, and priority mission areas.
- Embrace UNSW’s code of conduct, health and safety policies, and하며 diversity initiatives.
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Lecturer (Level B) Specific Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a clear teaching philosophy and emerging research excellence within the field.
- Initiate experimental teaching methods under broader guidance.
- Introduce educational technologies and diverse assessment strategies.
- Collaborate on designing curriculum improvements with senior staff.
- Build a track record of high-quality research output with evidence of insatiable growth.
Senior Lecturer (Level C) Additional Responsibilities
- Implement an advanced, evidence-based teaching philosophy valuing student engagement.
- Actively contribute to professional learnings and industry connections.
- Lead the application process for internal education funding opportunities.
- Establish workforce-wide reputation and recognition in behavioural neuroscience; aim to attract all-frame funding.
- Nurture a strong research group and further interdisciplinary connections.
Requirements
For Both Roles
- A PhD in Psychology or related discipline essential.
- Proven research impact—publishing, peer review, and seeking National Research Discovery Program (NRDP).
- Experience in teaching development (e.g., curriculum design, assessment, equity initiatives).
- Adaptability and teamwork in a multicultural research environment.
- High-level interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders, including students.
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Lecturer (Level B) Specific Criteria
✔ Evidence of research excellence and mentoring potential ✔ Passport to administrative strengths (e.g., leading projects, committees) ✔ Desire to build contributions through competition projects ✔ Commitment to inclusion and professional networks
Senior Lecturer (Level C) Additional Criteria
✔ Proven success in advancing curriculum ✔ Strong industry-aligned research leadership ✔ **F goal attainment and track record for national research output ✔ Experience in securing competitive and broad-base funding.
Selection Process
Applicant responses must address the selection criteria in the job description.
Application Details
Apply online via UNSW Jobs Portal For enquiries: Simon Killcross, Email: s.killcross@unsw.edu.au
Deadline: 21 July 2026
About UNSW’s Commitments
UNSW values equity and diversity, actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Women, people with disabilities
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- LGBTQI+ individuals
- Indigenous Australians
Accommodation for disabilities is provided, and flexible work arrangements are offered where applicable.
Learn more about UNSW’s culture at www.unsw.edu.au
Appointments remain at UNSW’s discretion.
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