About This Opportunity

Step into a rewarding academic career at UQ and help shape the future of veterinary science. As a Lecturer in pre-clinical veterinary disciplines, you will inspire and educate the next generation of veterinarians through engaging teaching in infectious diseases (virology), molecular biology, genetics, and livestock breeding—bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.

In this dynamic Teaching and Research role, you’ll join a high-performing, collaborative environment that supports your growth and impact. You will contribute to innovative curriculum design, build your research profile in veterinary science, and mentor the next wave of researchers through HDR and Honours supervision. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both education and research, while advancing your academic career in a globally recognised institution.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching, coordinate courses, and contribute to engaging, contemporary curriculum design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Research: Develop a strong research profile through publications, collaborative projects, and securing competitive funding, contributing to impactful outcomes in the field.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support and mentor Honours and HDR students, while contributing to team development, recruitment, and performance management.
• Citizenship and Service: Build partnerships with industry and stakeholders, contribute to academic service and administration, and uphold UQ values through collaboration and leadership.

This is a Teaching and Research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

Full-time permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level B)
Based at our Gatton Campus.

About You

• Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in Queensland and a postgraduate research degree (PhD or MPhil) in veterinary sciences or a related discipline.
• Growing profile in teaching and research within the discipline, with evidence of:
  • High-quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels across diverse settings
  • Course coordination and curriculum development
• Developing track record of publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, and successful acquisition and management of external research funding.
• Experience supervising Honours and HDR students to successful completion.
• Contribution to meaningful internal service roles and engagement in external professional activities.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Professional profile that complements or enhances existing expertise within the School and broader University.
• Educational qualifications such as graduate certificates, diplomas, or fellowships are desirable.

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

Applications close April 19th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62465).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Malcolm Jones at m.jones@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-62465) in the subject line.