Full time continuing academic Associate Professor (Education Focused) position at The University of Sydney
Opportunity for a talented educator to be part of our future at the Faculty of Engineering
Base Salary Level D $195,478 p.a. - $215,352 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications for continuing Associate Professor (Education Focused). This is a role for an outstanding educator who teaches at scale, builds the infrastructure their teaching depends on, and treats computer science education as a discipline worthy of scholarship in its own right.
The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for preparing students for their future careers and the strongest commitment to enhancing the student experience, through teaching and educational innovation leadership in units of study and courses administered by the School of Computer Science (CS). Enrolments in CS units of study and courses are generally very strong and the successful candidate must be prepared to teach and coordinate at scale, iterate continually on unit design, and lead teaching teams. They will also contribute to curriculum at both unit and program level, and to develop a program of education-related scholarship over time.
The School particularly welcomes candidates who combine deep technical expertise with outstanding educational innovation: large-scale interactive learning environments, open-source course materials, autograders and educational tooling, project-based labs, and similar work that materially improves what students can do by the end of a unit. We are equally interested in candidates rethinking how programming and computing are taught in the age of AI.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence . As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.
We are looking for Associate Professor in Computer Science (Education Focused) who have:
a PhD in computer science or a closely related field
a sustained record of excellence teaching large-enrolment computer science units — CS1, systems, software engineering, networking, mobile, security, AI systems, or similar — using interactive, hands-on approaches
evidence of building innovative tools and teaching environments: autograders, educational platforms, open-source course materials, simulators, or other technical infrastructure used in real teaching contexts
a track record (or a clear trajectory) of scholarship in computer science education, evidenced by publications, grants, or community impact
demonstrated ability to design, coordinate and iteratively improve units of study at scale, including leadership of teaching teams
leadership in curriculum design or program-level innovation, with the capacity to shape the discipline’s offerings at the School or Faculty level
the capacity to engage students and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for a diverse cohort
strong inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across the School, Faculty, and with industry, professional and open-source communities.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
About us
The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We are a globally ranked university , ranked 25th in QS University World Rankings 2026, 2nd for sustainability in Australia.
As part of its Strategic Plan 2025–2028 the Faculty of Engineering is committed to driving world-leading research with global impact, cultivating future-ready engineers, delivering innovative, student-centred education, and fostering a diverse, supportive, and collaborative community.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
How to apply
Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Applications will be reviewed as received.
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Contact Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]
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Applications Close
Thursday 02 July 2026 11:59 PM
