School of Economics based at UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
Up to 2 full-time (100%), permanent positions available
Position can be offered at Academic Level B or C:
- Academic level B base salary will be in the range $114,824.05 - $136,048.72 + 17% Superannuation
- Academic level C base salary will be in the range $140,293.64 - $161,518.33 + 17% Superannuation
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 Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C). We have two positions available, where you can contribute to the development of new programs and course material for UQ’s School of Economics, and focus your efforts on growing your profile in research, teaching and service and engagement.
As a teaching and research academic at Level B or C, you’ll be part of a vibrant, internationally recognised community at UQ. You will be committed to teaching excellence and you will aspire to achieve international recognition in your field of research. Whether you're early in your academic journey or looking to take the next step, this is your opportunity to build a global research profile and contribute to innovative teaching in one of Australia’s leading economics schools.
For US applicants, please note that Australian universities use British terminology, so a Lecturer is equivalent to an Assistant Professor in the US, while a Senior Lecturer is a more advanced role.
Key responsibilities at Academic level B (Lecturer) will include:
Teaching:
- Contribute to the development of new programs and course material in the area of focus, by consulting with program advisors and stakeholders, ensuring courses are engaging, relevant and contemporary.
- Teach across different settings and actively contribute towards educational practice and innovative curriculum design including online learning and alternative teaching methods.
- Coordinate courses, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, and undertake assessment and marking for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Maintain and improve the quality of courses as measured through evaluation instruments to meet industry and educational standards.
- Provide high quality service to students, including academic counselling and advice.
- Understand and apply University Rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.
Research:
- Develop a record of publications in world leading or internationally excellent journals, within any field of Economics or Econometrics, and with a preference in Applied Economics.
- Work with colleagues and postgraduates in the development and conduct of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
- Contribute to applications for external research funding, which includes actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding.
- Present at key domestic and international conferences, as well as at other key universities.
Supervision and Researcher Development:
- Contribute to the supervision of Masters, Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
- Recruitment, selection and onboarding of appropriately qualified employees in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Citizenship and Service:
- Actively develop partnerships by fostering relationships with colleagues, industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
- Shows leadership of self and others through mentoring and collaboration.
- Efficiently manage allocated internal service roles and processes, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
- Effectively perform a range of administrative functions as required.
- Provide support to other academic positions as needed and during absences.
- Consistently demonstrates the UQ values.
Additional to the above, Academic level C (Senior Lecturer) will also include responsibilities in Teaching, Research, Supervision and Researcher Development, and Citizenship and Service as detailed in the text.
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. [Details on benefits and commitments as per the text.]
About You
For Appointment at Level B (Lecturer): Applicants should possess a PhD in Economics or a directly relevant field by the time they commence. [Qualifications and requirements as detailed.]
For Appointment at Level C (Senior Lecturer): Applicants should possess a PhD in Economics or a directly relevant field. [Qualifications and requirements as detailed.]
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information, contact Professor Claudio Mezzetti at c.mezzetti@uq.edu.au.
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All applicants must upload required documents and apply through the AEA JOE Network: HERE.
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