Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – School of Risk and Actuarial Studies
Posted 1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
* Employment Type: Full time – 35 hour per week
* 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)
* Duration: Tenure Track
About UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We’re 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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight.
About the School
The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies has an established international reputation for excellence in its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Actuarial Studies, its courses in risk management, data analytics, and in superannuation and pensions, as well as its supervision of Honours and PhD students. The School’s reputation is built on outstanding staff, students and alumni, a strong international research profile and well developed local and international linkages with academics, industry, and government.
Why Your Role Matters
The School of Risk & Actuarial is seeking to appoint a Level B/ Level C (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her scholarly research and professional activities, including publishing in strong relevant academic journals, to make contributions to teaching in the School, and to and an appropriate level of engagement in university, industry, government, and/or community roles.
Responsibilities
Level B Responsibilities
* Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
* Create scholarly impact which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
* Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline) and design research projects.
* Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues, including participating as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications.
* Mentor and guide students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through involvement in supervision of HDRs (as per the norms of the discipline).
Level C Responsibilities
* Make independent contributions to research that have a significant impact in their field of expertise and create a nationally recognised research track record.
* Undertake independent research in discipline or related area (as per the norms of the discipline), making an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise.
* Develop research groups in area of specialist expertise and research methods that are appropriate to the discipline.
* Attract peer recognition and establish research network/s (based on the norms of the discipline) at national level.
* Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader, at or above the level that is relevant to the discipline in leading universities.
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, and further expand on, the schools’ core research and teaching strengths in areas such as actuarial analytics, risk management & insurance, retirement and pensions. Applicants with expertise in areas such as (i) actuarial data science, (ii) behavioural insights in insurance, retirement and pensions, and/or (iii) climate risk analytics, are particularly encouraged to apply.
* Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
* Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
* Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
* Desirable: post-doctoral research experience, and/or experience in industry in a relevant field, and/or hold or have almost obtained professional actuarial qualifications such as Associateship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent.
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 and fostering this in others.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding.
* Desirable: post-doctoral research experience, and/or experience in industry in a relevant field, and/or hold or have almost obtained professional actuarial qualifications such as Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute or equivalent.
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
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. To be considered please upload your CV and a document outlining how your experience meets the skills and experience criteria (document up to 8 pages) and submit your application online before Monday 17th November 2025 at 10am Sydney Australia time. 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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