"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Tourism (Teaching Focussed)"

UQ Business School (Tourism discipline) based in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

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

Base salary will be in the range $114,824.05 - $136,048.72 + 17% Superannuation for Academic Level B; or in the range $140,293.64 - $161,518.33 + 17% Superannuation for Academic Level C

Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Play a key role in educating future generations and creating an exceptional student experience as a Teaching Focused Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the Tourism discipline at UQ Business School. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your teaching impact through leadership in course coordination aligned with UQ values. You will also engage in internal and external collaborations that influence teaching practices, policies, and/or knowledge related to Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• 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.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the full position information booklet.

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 equivalent in Tourism, Hospitality and/or Event Management or a related discipline.

Additionally for Level B, you will demonstrate: Evidence of high-quality university teaching in Tourism/Hospitality/Events across a variety of settings, including small and large groups with course coordination responsibilities. An emerging national profile of teaching impact in Tourism/Hospitality/Events and/or emerging national profile in education research in the discipline and/or emerging national research profile with high-quality outputs in the discipline. Participation in projects that improve curriculum, pedagogy, or assessment practices of others, with funded projects being particularly desirable. Participation in curriculum development at the program and/or course level in Tourism/Hospitality/Events. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning. A profile of professional expertise that complements and/or supplements the expertise that currently exists within the School and the broader University.

Additionally for Level C, you will demonstrate: Established record of teaching excellence and expertise at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels across a variety of settings, including small and large groups with course coordination responsibilities in Tourism/Hospitality/Events. National and/or international recognition for teaching impact in the discipline and/or national/international profile in education research in the discipline and/or national/international research profile with high-quality outputs in the discipline. A record of successfully initiating and managing projects that improve curriculum, pedagogy, or assessment practices of others, with funded projects being particularly desirable. Experience in educational leadership at the program, plan, or equivalent levels with evidence of effective impact on the teaching and/or assessment practices of peers. Evidence of leadership in curriculum development at the program and/or course level in Tourism/Hospitality/Events. A record of meaningful internal service roles, including the successful mentoring of less experienced staff, in conjunction with evidence of leadership in external activities. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning. A profile of professional expertise that complements and/or supplements the expertise that currently exists within the School and the broader University.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check 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 Prof Lisa Ruhanen – l.ruhanen@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. 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 29 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55091). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for November.