Associate Professor in Software Engineering/Cyber Security

Overview

Associate Professor in Software Engineering/Cyber Security at The University of Queensland – lead teaching and research in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security within the Cyber Security and Software Engineering (CSS) discipline. This is a teaching & research position based at the St Lucia Campus. Base salary is in the range $165,287.49 – $181,934.92 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level D).

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of secure software systems and cyber resilience? Join a visionary team at UQ's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, where innovation meets impact. You'll contribute to cutting-edge areas such as Engineering Trustworthy Software, Binary Code Analysis, Operating Systems Security, AI-assisted Software Testing and DevOps, AI for Cyber Security, and Vulnerability Assessment. This role offers the chance to apply generative AI and large language models (LLM) to real-world challenges—making software more secure by design or through proactive threat detection.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Maintain a strong record of high-impact research as lead contributor in top-tier international journals and disciplinary publications. Initiate and lead competitive research funding applications as chief investigator. Lead the transfer of research outcomes to end users, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property. Contribute to discipline service through editorial board or leadership positions. Shape strategic research agendas and represent the discipline in leading academic forums and utilise best practice research methodologies.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds from around the world, within an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. UQ is committed to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. We provide staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff development.

Benefits and Workplace

The benefits of joining the UQ community include flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/working-from-home options, flexible start/finish times, and career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. Eligible staff may also receive parental leave and leave loading according to university policies.

In addition, there is recognition of prior service with other Australian universities; up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave; 17.5% annual leave loading; and other employment benefits.

About You

It is expected that the successful applicant will have the demonstrated capability and willingness to teach in areas within the school such as:

• Introductory and intermediate programming courses
• Cyber security systems at the introductory, intermediate or advanced undergraduate level
• Cyber security individual capstone projects and research methods
• Software Engineering topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Software Engineering or Cyber Security team projects at the introductory or intermediate undergraduate level

You Will Bring

• A PhD in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security
• A sustained record of excellence in teaching and research
• International recognition and a strong publication profile
• Proven success in securing and managing significant research funding
• Experience in leading research teams and mentoring junior academics
• A commitment to inclusive education and student success
• Expertise in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation
• A demonstrated record of leadership in service and engagement

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.

Questions

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Mark Utting m.utting@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number in the subject line.

How to Apply

We Welcome Applications From All Individuals And Are Committed To An Inclusive And Accessible Recruitment Process. To Be Considered, Please Ensure You Upload: Resume; Cover letter responding to the 'About You' section; An outline of your research program (max 1 page).

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55291).

Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 6 October.

Job Attributes

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Research
• Industries: Higher Education

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