(EF) Lecturer International Political Economy

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $127947 to $% super and leave loading (commensurate with experience)
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus hybrid working options available

About UNSW:
UNSW is not like other places you may have worked. Yes we are 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. 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 are in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
UNSW Education Focussed roles allow academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high quality teaching and initiatives that enhance the student experience. Those appointed to this specialism are expected to drive educational excellence within the university teaching and learning community.
The Lecturer reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Demonstrate and continue to develop a clear teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes assess student learning and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Teach content across the Politics and International Relations major and minor the International Political Economy minor the
• Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics and the Masters of International Relations.
• Design and develop learning activities resources assessments and feedback using suitable approaches and learning environments.
• Contribute to the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with guidance from senior academics.
• Support learning progression for individual students and whole cohorts to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes.
• Manage course administration as Course Authority including academic quality assurance.
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy disciplinary knowledge and accreditation requirements where relevant.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• PhD in a related discipline or relevant experience.
• Ability to design deliver and evaluate multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary courses in areas such as International Political
• Economy International Relations and Global Development.
• Commitment to staying up to date with disciplinary knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design at undergraduate and or postgraduate level.
• Experience using or designing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to educational excellence.
• Knowledge of industry or experience with work integrated learning is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise that it is the contribution of our staff that makes UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% superannuation and leave loading
• 3 additional days of leave during the Christmas period
• Discounts across retail education and fitness

How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please submit your CV a cover letter and a separate document addressing the selection criteria listed under Skills and Experience. Applications must be submitted through the application portal.

Applications close:At 11:30pm on 6 January 2026.

Get in Touch:For recruitment queries contact Lucy Gerondis Talent Acquisition Consultant UNSW at
Applications sent by email will not be accepted.

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.

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UNSW is committed to building an equitable diverse and inclusive community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds including people of diverse gender and sexual orientation people of culturally diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability and those with caring responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and flexible work options for eligible staff.

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