Associate Professor in Software Engineering

About the role

The School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales is hiring an Associate Professor in Software Engineering. This senior academic role blends teaching, research and strategic leadership, with a focus on AI‑enabled software systems and advancing the school’s research profile.

Key responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact research in software engineering and artificial intelligence, achieving national and international visibility.
• Secure competitive research funding and manage research projects.
• Supervise higher degree research students to successful completion.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching, develop curricula and mentor emerging researchers.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, academic governance and industry partnership development.

Required profile

• Established academic with a strong, sustained record of high‑impact research in software engineering.
• National or international reputation in the field.
• Proven ability to obtain research funding and lead research teams.
• Experience supervising PhD or higher‑degree research students.
• Demonstrated leadership within the discipline and contribution to academic governance.

Required skills

• AI for Software Engineering
• Software Engineering for AI
• AI application engineering
• Software architecture
• Software development lifecycle

What we offer

• Competitive Level D salary AUD 185,917 – 204,218 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
• 2‑year convertible tenure‑track or continuing appointment.
• World‑class research facilities and strong industry collaborations.
• Supportive academic environment with opportunities for leadership and impact.