Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - School of Risk and Actuarial Studies
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* Employment Type: Full time – 35 hour per week
* Duration: Tenure Track
* Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 and Level C from $155,403 (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
* Location: Kensington NSW Australia (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. It’s one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. UNSW Business School is a leader in business education and research in the Asian region.
About The School
The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies has an established international reputation for excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Actuarial Studies, risk management, data analytics, and superannuation and pensions. The school hosts one of the largest actuarial programmes globally and is globally #1 ranked in risk & insurance and actuarial science research.
Why Your Role Matters
We seek a Level B or Level C Lecturer to conduct scholarly research and professional activities, including publishing in strong relevant academic journals, teaching, and engaging with university, industry, government, and community roles. The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports. The position is based in Sydney, Australia. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance may be considered for the preferred candidate.
Responsibilities
As a Lecturer (Level B) you will:
* Engage in individual and/or collaborative research consistent with disciplinary practice.
* Create scholarly impact recognised by peers.
* Conduct research under limited supervision or independently and design research projects.
* Contribute to competitive funding applications and participate as co‑investigator or chief investigator.
* Mentor and guide students and colleagues, including supervision of HDRs.
As a Senior Lecturer (Level C) you will:
* Make independent contributions to research with significant impact and establish a nationally recognised track record.
* Develop research groups and appropriate research methods.
* Attract peer recognition and establish research networks at national level.
* Obtain research income from competitive grants and research end‑users as a member or leader.
About you:
Level B:
* A PhD in a related discipline (e.g. actuarial studies, economics, econometrics, risk and insurance, quantitative finance, machine learning or similar).
* Capability to contribute to the schools core research and teaching strengths in actuarial analytics, risk management & insurance, retirement and pensions.
* Proven commitment to staying up to date with discipline knowledge.
* Demonstrated track record of high quality, high impact research.
* Experience in teaching and learning design at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Track record of significant involvement with profession and/or industry.
* Desirable: post‑doctoral research experience, industry experience, or professional actuarial qualifications (e.g. Associateship of the Actuaries Institute).
Level C:
* Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
* Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with profession and industry and attract funding.
* Desirable: post‑doctoral research experience, industry experience, or professional actuarial qualifications (e.g. Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute).
Benefits and Culture
* Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
* Career development opportunities
* 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
* Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How To Apply
Upload your CV and a document outlining how your experience meets the skills and experience criteria (up to 8 pages). Submit online before Monday 17th November 2025 at 10am Sydney Australia time.
Please note we will be reviewing and progressing applications upon receipt, so don’t delay, apply now.
Get in Touch
For any questions regarding the position please contact Roslyn McCann, School Manager, r.mccann@unsw.edu.au. Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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