Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - School of Risk & Actuarial Studies

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - School of Risk & Actuarial Studies

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Convertible Tenure Track
• Remuneration: Level B from $133,065 and Level C from $161,619 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW

About Us:

UNSW Business School is a leader in business education and research in the Asian region and one of the largest Business Schools in Australia with more than 15,000 students, 500 academic and professional staff and more than 80,000 alumni and partners. The Business School offers a full suite of business degree programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, coursework and research levels, including the AGSM MBA programs and a range of Executive Programs. Its direction is guided by a business advisory council of leading CEOs, chairpersons and other business leaders.

The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies has an established international reputation for excellence in its innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Actuarial Studies, its courses in risk management, data analytics, and superannuation and pensions, as well as its supervision of Honours and PhD students. The school also houses the GARP-affiliated risk management program in the Master of Commerce. The School’s reputation is built on our outstanding staff, students and alumni, a strong international research profile and well developed local and international linkages with academics, industry, and government. The school hosts one of the largest actuarial programs globally (currently >2000 actuarial students enrolled in either single or dual degrees in actuarial studies) and is the globally #1 ranked business school in risk & insurance and actuarial science research. Academic staff in the school are also founding chief investigators of large multidisciplinary research groups such as the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, the UNSW Climate Risk and Response Institute, the Innovations in Risk, Insurance, and Superannuation (IRIS) Knowledge Hub, and the Business AI Lab.

Why This 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. 

The role will report to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

This position is being offered as either a Lecturer (Level B) or a Senior Lecturer (Level C), the appointment level will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This position is based in Sydney, Australia, with visa sponsorship, relocation assistance and a competitive salary supplement potentially available to suitably qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

As a Lecturer (Level B) you will:

• 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).
• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.

In addition to the above, as a Senior Lecturer (Level C) you will:

• 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: 

You will possess the following skills and experience required as a Level B: 

• A PhD in a related discipline (e.g., actuarial studies, risk and insurance, insurance economics, 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, including in addressing issues related to the ageing population, artificial intelligence, and/or climate risk. Applicants with expertise at the intersection of actuarial analytics and insurance economics 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.

In addition to the above, as a Senior Lecturer (Level C) you will have:

• 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.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• 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: 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 3rd December 2026 at 8am Sydney Australia time. 

Get In touch:

Role-related enquiries: Professor Bernard Wong
Head of the School, Risk and Actuarial Studies
E: bernard.wong@unsw.edu.au

Recruitment process enquiries: Amy Denney
Talent Acquisition Partner
E: a.denney@unsw.edu.au

Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

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.