"Lecturer in Urban Planning"

Lecturer in Urban Planning

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Location: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 11 days ago

Job Requisition ID: R-51449

School of Architecture, Design and Planning – Faculty of EAIT

Position Summary

Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years

Base salary: $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level B)

Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment

Based at our St Lucia Campus, Brisbane

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a lecturer with a strong background in teaching and research in urban planning, particularly in one or more of the following areas: planning law and regulatory frameworks, master planning, statutory planning, urban management and governance, and infrastructure planning (e.g. water, energy, digital).

In this role, you will teach courses at both the Bachelor and Master of Urban Planning levels. Responsibilities include course coordination and supervision of higher degree by research (HDR) students. You are expected to develop and maintain strong connections with the planning profession, government agencies, and industry partners. This collaboration ensures our programs remain innovative, applied, and relevant.

You will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives and build a research program aligned with the School of Architecture, Design and Planning’s key research areas.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Develop new urban planning programs and course materials in consultation with advisors and stakeholders.
• Deliver engaging and current content across various settings.
• Coordinate courses, deliver lectures, and assess student work.
• Apply innovative curriculum design (including online and alternative methods).
• Support students academically and apply university teaching policies.

Research

• Build an independent or collaborative research program with national recognition.
• Collaborate on joint projects and funding applications, often as a chief investigator.
• Secure and manage external research funding.
• Maintain a strong publication record in high-quality journals and conferences.
• Use best practice research methodologies and engage in project discussions and reporting.

Supervision and Researcher Development

• Supervise honours and HDR students.
• Oversee staff recruitment, onboarding, performance, and professional development.
• Manage employee-related matters in collaboration with Human Resources.

Citizenship and Service

• Build partnerships with colleagues, industry, government, and the wider community.
• Provide mentorship and leadership through internal and external service roles.
• Support administrative duties and maintain alignment with UQ values.

This is a teaching and research position. For more information, refer to UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll work with leading minds from across the world in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

We are dedicated to delivering world-class education and enabling student success beyond graduation. UQ supports equitable access to education and provides staff with access to cutting-edge facilities, grant support, research funding, and professional development.

Additional benefits include:

• Group of Eight university status
• Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Academic career progression support

About You

• Completed PhD in urban planning or a closely related discipline
• Growing profile in urban planning teaching and research, with expertise in one or more of: planning law and regulatory frameworks, statutory planning, urban management and governance, infrastructure planning (e.g. water, energy, digital)
• Emerging track record of publications and conference presentations
• Proven experience securing and managing research funding
• Demonstrated high-quality teaching at all levels across varied formats (e.g. online, in-person)
• Experience in course coordination and curriculum innovation
• Record of supervising honours and HDR students to completion
• Internal service experience and contributions to external engagement
• Strong professional network across planning, government, and industry

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment checks including work rights, criminal history, education verification, and mandatory immunisations.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? Employer-sponsored work rights and relocation support may be available. Learn more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State.

Questions?

For role-specific queries, contact Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi via a.chesh@uq.edu.au. For application support, contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, quoting job reference R-51449.

Want to Apply?

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the 'About You' section

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, even if all listed criteria are not met. The selection panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunity.

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome requests for accessibility support at talent@uq.edu.au.

Applications close: Friday, 27 June 2025 at 11:00pm AEST

Reference: R-51449