Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Transport Engineering

The Opportunity

Join the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in a Teaching and Research role. In this role, you will contribute to high-quality research and education in transport engineering while helping to shape the future of sustainable, intelligent, and connected transport systems.

You will conduct research in areas including network modelling, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs), their supporting infrastructure and systems, and AI-based traffic control, monitoring, and maintenance systems, contributing to the future of intelligent and data-driven transport networks. Through your research, you will deliver high-impact outcomes and strengthen the School’s growing reputation in transport engineering and mobility innovation.

The School provides an outstanding environment for academics seeking to build their research profile, contribute to collaborative research activities, and deliver high-quality teaching. You will have opportunities to engage with industry and government partners, contribute to work-integrated learning initiatives, and address emerging challenges in transport engineering and mobility systems.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised School with world-class facilities, leading researchers, and strong industry partnerships. UNSW offers a collaborative environment for academics seeking to develop their careers while contributing to impactful research, teaching excellence, and societal outcomes.

Job Details

  • Salary,
    • Lecturer (Level B) – AUD $127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation
    • Senior Lecturer (Level C) – AUD $155,403 to $178,290 per annum + 17% superannuation
  • Full-time
  • 2-Year Convertible Tenure Track
  • Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

To apply:

If you are an emerging academic looking to build your research and teaching profile, or an established academic seeking to further your career, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to impactful research, deliver engaging teaching, and help shape the future of transport engineering through innovation and industry engagement. We encourage you to click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, cover letter, and responses addressing the Skills and Experience criteria.

If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. For information on ROPE please check: https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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