"Senior Lecturer - Teaching and Research Focused"

Job Description:

• School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) – Faculty of EAIT
• 2x Full-time (100%), Permanent positions
• Base salary will be in the range $140,293.64 - $161,518.33 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C – Teaching and Research Focused)
• Visa sponsorship may be available for this position
• Based at our St Lucia Campus – Brisbane, Australia

About This Opportunity

We are seeking outstanding academics to complement the existing teaching and research direction with 2 additional continuing positions at Senior Lecturer level. The School welcomes applications from the areas of Computer Science, AI, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics.

The ideal candidates will have both, an established research track record and demonstrated teaching excellence. Your research program should have a clear direction and align well with existing strengths in the School. Both direction and alignment will need to be demonstrated in the outline of your research program and submitted as part of your application.

Within EECS you will undertake high quality research, engage with industry partners, seek competitive research funding, supervise research higher degree students and collaborate with partners. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, coursework thesis supervision and further development of the School’s education programs, as well as performing administrative activities associated with the School. We value collaborative and multi-disciplinary research efforts and expect you to actively participate in university research networks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• 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.

These are teaching & research positions. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the 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

• Completion of a PhD in a related field and an outstanding international research profile as evidenced through publications in high-quality refereed journals and international conferences and successfully seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching in a variety of settings (e.g undergraduate/postgraduate, small/large class, in-person/online).
• Experience in course coordination and leadership in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material.
• An established track record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong contributions in internal and external service roles.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Michael Bruenig via hos@eecs.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 responding to the ‘About You’ section
• Research Program Outline (maximum 2 pages): A mandatory part of your application is to please provide an outline of the research program you would intend to establish at UQ. This should include a statement on why this research program should be of interest to the School.

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are 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 do not 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 on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55634).

Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present a seminar in conjunction with the selection process. This may include a sample teaching activity. Seminars and interviews will likely be held in November 2025.