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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

UNSW is a world‑ranked university with a strong focus on research, teaching and industry engagement. The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in actuarial studies, risk management, data analytics and superannuation.

The School

The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies has an international reputation for excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, strong research profile and links to industry, government and community.

Why Your Role Matters

The School seeks a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Level B / Level C) to conduct research, publish in respected journals, teach, and engage with industry and community.

Responsibilities

• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Produce scholarly impact recognised by peers.
• Conduct research under limited supervision, design research projects.
• Contribute to competitive funding applications (co‑investigator / chief investigator).
• Mentor students and colleagues, supervise HDR students.
• For Senior Lecturer: undertake independent research with significant impact, develop research groups, attract peer recognition, obtain research income from national grants.

About you

• A PhD in a related discipline (e.g., actuarial studies, economics, econometrics, risk and insurance, quantitative finance, machine learning).
• Capability to contribute to the School's core research and teaching strengths.
• Proven commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge.
• Demonstrated track record in research of high quality and impact.
• Experience in teaching design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Desirable: post‑doctoral experience, industry experience, actuarial qualifications (Associateship or Fellowship).

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours)
• 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)

How To Apply

Upload your CV and a document outlining how your experience meets the skills and criteria (up to 8 pages). Submit online before Monday 17th November 2025 at 10am Sydney time.

Get in Touch

For any questions please contact Roslyn McCann, School Manager, ...@unsw.edu.au. Apply through the application portal only.

Uniform Opportunity Statement

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.