Associate Lecturer

• School of Social Science
• Part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term position from 3 November 2025 to 20 February 2026.
• Academic level A will be in the range $82,057- $ 109, % Superannuation
• Based at St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity  

The School of Social Science at The University of Queensland is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term Associate Lecturer (Teaching Focused) to contribute to its undergraduate teaching program from 3 November 2025 to 20 February 2026.

In this role, you will deliver ANTH1030: Anthropology of Current World Issues during the Summer Semester.

The successful applicant will have an emerging profile of teaching practice through innovative teaching activities that advance student learning and be willing to engage, as a UQ citizen, in the collegial life of the School.

Key responsibilities will include:  

1. Teaching

• Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials, assess and mark students, maintain quality of courses, mentor students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

2. Citizenship and Service

• Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School, including thesis marking where relevant and School ad hoc working parties, perform administrative functions, 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 or near completion of a PhD in Anthropology. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field or sub-field of Anthropology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• Capacity to use a range of online systems and platforms in teaching and learning (e.g. Blackboard, electronic course profiles etc.).

Due to the short-term nature of this role and the requirement for on-site teaching, candidates will need to be available to work in Brisbane during the contract period.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia etc.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Gerhard Hoffstaedter at  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , 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: 

• Cover letter addressing Selection Criteria   
• Resume  

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  

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 Sunday 12 October at 11.00pm AEST (R