"Lecturer in French (Teaching Focused Position)"

Lecturer in French (Teaching Focused Position)

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R-61380

• School of Languages and Cultures
• Full-time, fixed-term position available until 31 December 2030
• Base salary will be in the range $117,120 - $138,769 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Shape the future of teaching and learning of the French language and associated cultures at the University of Queensland.

The School of Languages and Cultures is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Lecturer in French (Teaching Focused) to join our vibrant academic community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a globally connected university that values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum design, and collaboration across disciplines.

In this role, you will conceptualize, coordinate and deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching. Your work will help shape a contemporary, engaging and future-focused French curriculum that responds to evolving student, professional and industry needs.

Teaching Focused (TF) academics primarily engage with teaching practice and impact (practice, policy, knowledge). You will have expertise in curricula, pedagogy, and assessment that enable student learning, and engage in activities that shape the culture of teaching excellence at UQ. You will have an emerging profile of teaching practice and impact as a course coordinator and will work on innovative projects that influence the teaching of others. At UQ, we are committed to empowering educators to excel. You will be supported to pursue scholarship of teaching, contribute to program development, and engage in the collegial life of the School through academic leadership and service. We value innovation in pedagogy, authentic student engagement, and a collaborative approach to curriculum renewal.

Joining UQ means becoming part of a globally recognised university community that champions academic excellence, fosters professional growth, and supports a collaborative and inclusive culture. If you are driven to inspire students, passionate about language education, and curriculum innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Deliver and coordinate high-quality undergraduate teaching in French, design innovative and evidence-based curriculum and assessment (including online and blended delivery), contribute to program development, maintain course quality and currency, and provide strong academic guidance in line with University policies and standards. You will play a leading role in renewing and enhancing key language acquisition courses aligned with an action-oriented approach to language pedagogy. You will also contribute across the French program, with opportunities to teach in areas which might include translation and other fields aligned with your expertise.
• Research: Integrate disciplinary expertise with pedagogical practice to build a developing profile in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or research related to the teaching activities of this role, actively seek individual or collaborative funding and fellowships, and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets and other appropriate publications.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Effectively engage in supervision duties which may include supervising Honours, Higher Degree by Research and vacation scholars (optional).
• 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.

For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Further information on teaching-focused positions 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 including a community of practice for Teaching Focussed academics.

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 equivalent in French and/or Francophone Studies broadly defined. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Evidence of high-quality university teaching in the discipline across a variety of settings, including small and large groups with course coordination responsibilities.
• High level of competence in both French and English, as required by the key responsibilities of the position.
• An emerging profile of teaching impact in the discipline and/or emerging profile in education research in the discipline and/or emerging research profile related to the teaching activities of this role with high-quality outputs.
• Participation in projects that improve curriculum, pedagogy, or assessment practices of others, with funded projects being particularly desirable and/or a record of contributing successfully to applications for research funds.
• Participation in curriculum development at the program and/or course level in the discipline area.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• Evidence of the ability to work with student and staff populations that are diverse in terms of cultural background, identity, physical and neurological characteristics.
• Evidence of involvement in the supervision of honours and Research Higher Degree students (optional).

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

About The Selection Process

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview. Precise instructions will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Greg Hainge, Head of School at slc.hos@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
• Responses to 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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 Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61380).