Senior Lecturer

- School of Communication and Arts – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

- Full-time (100%), Permanent position

- Position can be offered at Level C or D:

- Academic level C Salary $140,293 - $161,518 + 17% Superannuation

- Academic level D Salary $168,593 - $185,573 + 17% Superannuation

- Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment

- Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional Teaching-Focused Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to lead and influence teaching at the program or discipline level. You will collaborate across UQ and beyond to support others and shape teaching practices, policies, and knowledge aligned with UQ values.

We’re seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Media design and production – including technical skills, creative content development, design thinking, and user engagement

- Digital media industries – with a focus on business models, content strategy, analytics, and global digital platforms

- Data and society – exploring online communication, media analytics, and critical approaches to digital content

- Key responsibilities will include:

- Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

- Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

- 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 focused 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, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

Applicants should possess a PhD in communication, digital media, media studies or a closely related field. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

- Established record of teaching excellence and expertise at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels across a variety of settings, including small and large groups with course coordination responsibilities in the discipline.

- National recognition for teaching impact in the discipline and/or national research profile with high-quality outputs in the discipline.

- Evidence of the involvement in the supervision of honours and Research Higher Degree students (where appropriate) to successful completion in discipline research.

- A record of meaningful internal service roles, including the successful mentoring of less experienced staff, in conjunction with evidence of leadership in external activities.

- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

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?

To discuss this role, please contact Associate Professor Ted Nannicelli at t.nannicelli@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want 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 addressing the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. 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. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 17 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56677).

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