Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Humanities & Social Sciences, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours)
Duration: 2 years

Remuneration: Level B from $ 127,947/level C from $ 155,403 plus 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences provides an understanding of how we navigate the world, what we can learn from our past and how we can make a difference going forward.

At the UNSW Canberra School of Humanities & Social Sciences, we help develop the minds that shape Australia, the region and the international community. Our students learn from an internationally recognised team of academics and develop critical thinking skills. Our research is internationally recognised and explores complex global issues, including issues directly relevant to Defence and Australia’s national security.

This new teaching and research position are vital to the development, delivery and marking of the new suite of asynchronous courses within our School of Humanities & Social Sciences. You will share your deep knowledge in a humanities discipline relevant to the study of warfare.

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• A PhD (or close to completion) in a humanities discipline relevant to the study of warfare. This may include, but is not limited to, history, strategic studies, security studies, politics, and area studies.

• Preference for an ability to teach at an undergraduate or postgraduate level courses such as Australian Military History / Military Ethics / Theory and Application of Land Power.

• A track record (or advanced plans for) teaching and researching in area relevant for the study of warfare, and/or relevant work experience in this area.

• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description.

Get in Touch:

For role-related queries please contact:
John Maughan – Academic Support Coordinator

john.maughan@unsw.edu.au

For recruitment process related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra 
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.