ABOUT YOU

The University values trust, accountability and excellence . As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values. You will develop an independent research program and engage in collaborations within and outside the University, including with industry partners. You will contribute to curriculum development and delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to leadership of the School/Faculty.

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking Academics of all levels who can demonstrate:

• a PhD in a relevant field. Applicants who have submitted their PhD for examination or will do so in the immediate future can be considered
• a strong track record in research appropriate to the discipline and level of appointment (relative to opportunity and taking career disruptions into account)
• ability to teach, engage, and support the learning of students using innovative and modern pedagogies
• outstanding communication skills and collegiality
• high-level problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues as they arise.

How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement. We recognise that individual circumstances can impact career opportunity and trajectory and encourage the inclusion of a statement outlining any career disruptions or relative to opportunity information in the candidate CV. Please include the names and email addresses of three referees (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions) and six referees (for Associate Professor and Professor positions). Applications will be reviewed as received.
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ABOUT US

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership in education and research makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We are a globally ranked university , ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

Click to view the Position Description for Lecturer – Level B role.
Click to view the Position Description for Senior Lecturer - Level C role.
Click to view the Position Description for Associate Professor – Level D role.
Click to view the Position Description for Professor – Level E role.

Please refer the Job description for details