Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Police Studies

Job no: 501538

Work type: Part time, Full time

Location: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie

Categories: Teaching Intensive, Teaching Focused

• 2 roles available with part time hours to be negotiated
• Relocation allowance considered for the right candidate
• Continuing Contingent Funded positions based in Hobart/Launceston/Burnie

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is looking to appoint 2 new Associate Lecturers or Lecturers in Police Studies.

The roles will soon become part of a brand new and exciting school with Paramedicine and Emergency Management.

The new school will be a large multi-campus school specialising in Emergency Care, Law Enforcement and Police Studies, and Emergency Management. Students study with us across campuses in Hobart, Launceston, the Tasmania Police Academy, and in Rozelle and Darlinghurst (New South Wales).

As our new Associate Lecturer or Lecturer, you will provide high quality teaching including consultation with students, marking and assessments, production and development of teaching materials, with a level of autonomy and appropriate guidance from the course or program coordinator.

You will also play a role in maintaining and building relationships across local and national networks, including academic disciplines, professional sectors, relevant industries, and the broader community, with opportunities to participate in professional activities aligned with the discipline.

Both roles will have access to our specialist research institute – the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES), but for those ready to take the next step (Academic Level B) you will have the opportunity to undertake high-quality research, secure external funding, publish research findings and more.

You will also support the next generation of specialists through the supervision of Higher Degree by Research students to ensure they meet relevant performance expectations and achieve their goals.

Teaching responsibilities are already mapped out, so you can hit the ground running. We're especially keen to welcome specialists in Law, Psychology, or Cyber Crime/Security — areas that are central to our bold new direction.

There are 2 positions available with part time hours to be negotiated.

Hobart is our preferred location, but our Launceston and Burnie campuses will be considered.

Relocation assistance or visa sponsorship will be considered for the right person.

What you'll do:

• Undertake scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant, postgraduate) coursework teaching of a high quality, including consultation with students, marking and assessment connected with courses taught, production of teaching materials, and development of course material with appropriate guidance from the course or program coordinator.
• Contribute to fostering and sustaining meaningful collaborations across local and national networks, including academic disciplines, professional sectors, relevant industries, and the broader community.
• Undertake high-quality research and help to secure external competitive and other funding and publish research findings. (Academic Level B only)
• Contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students as appropriate, to meet and regularly exceed the University's research performance expectations. (Academic Level B only)

What we're looking for:

• A Master or PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and sustaining meaningful collaborations across local and national networks, including academic disciplines, professional sectors, relevant industries, and the broader community.
• An emerging record of, and continuing commitment to research, demonstrated by a record of publications, presentations at conferences. (Academic Level B only)

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A or B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation (pro rata).

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Isa Bartkowiak-Theron, Associate Professor in Police Studies, on or
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Applications close Sunday, 16 November 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time

Applications close: 16 Nov 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time