Lecturer (Criminology)

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The University of Southern Queensland invites applications for a Lecturer in Criminology at either the Toowoomba or Ipswich campus. You will teach into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and related programs, conduct research, and supervise honours and postgraduate students.

You will contribute to research agendas, collaborate across disciplines, and support the school’s teaching excellence while benefiting from UniSQ’s flexible work environment and supportive community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching and research expertise in criminology.
• Experience in delivering engaged and reflective teaching approaches.
• Proven ability to engage in collaborative research and secure research funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging lectures in criminology and integrate best practices and digital technologies.
• Lead and collaborate on impactful research projects and secure external funding.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate research students to timely completions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to enhance learning and teaching quality.

Skills

Doctoral/Master in Criminology

Criminology Teaching

Criminology Research

Collaborative Teaching

Education

Doctoral or Master’s in Criminology

Job description

• Deliver high-quality teaching and research outcomes in our Criminology discipline
• $116,315 to $137,480 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Full-time, continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)
• Toowoomba or Ipswich campus
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Are you an experienced criminology academic passionate about inspiring the next generation of professionals? The University of Southern Queensland’s (UniSQ) School of Business, Law, Humanities and Pathways is seeking a dedicated Lecturer at either our Toowoomba or Ipswich campus.

You will play an integral role in teaching into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, which will receive first enrolments in 2027. You will also teach into the Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Arts criminology major and extended major.

This is your chance to shape the future of criminology education and research in a supportive and innovative environment.

Who you are

You are an enthusiastic and collaborative criminology academic who is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and contributing to a vibrant academic community. You bring contemporary disciplinary knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping students develop the knowledge, critical thinking and practical capabilities they need for their future careers.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Head of School and Dean, you will:

• Teach and Inspire - Drawing on your excellent disciplinary knowledge in criminology you will deliver engaging lectures that captivate and challenge students, integrating best practices and contemporary digital technologies.
• Conduct Research - Lead and collaborate on impactful research projects, producing high-quality outputs and securing external research funding.
• Mentor Students - Supervise honours and postgraduate research students, guiding them to successful and timely completions.
• Collaborate - Work with colleagues across disciplines to enhance learning and teaching quality and contribute to the School's research agendas.

What will help you succeed

• A doctoral or master’s qualification in criminology or a related field and present or imminent enrolment in a doctoral qualification.
• Demonstrated teaching and research expertise in criminology.
• Experience in delivering engaged and reflective teaching approaches.
• Proven ability to engage in collaborative research and secure research funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• A willingness to teach across our Toowoomba and Ipswich campuses as required.

What we offer

At UniSQ, you will join a supportive and collegial academic community where you can develop your teaching and research career while making a meaningful contribution to our students, discipline and community.

You will also enjoy:

• A chance to work alongside experts in the field and help shape the future of criminology at UniSQ.
• Generous superannuation and a range of employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements to maintain a positive work/life balance.

Join us in shaping the future of criminology education and research at UniSQ.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Noeleen McNamara, Head of Law and Justice on [phone] or email [e-mail].

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0191_09/26

Location: Toowoomba or Ipswich campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa (includes salary range of $116,315 to $137,480 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.