Lecturer in American/Australian Studies

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 142,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

26 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The University of Queensland in Brisbane's St Lucia campus invites applications for a Part-time Lecturer in American/Australian Studies within the Centre for Western Civilisation, with the opportunity to progress to a full-time, fixed-term appointment commencing Semester 1 2027 and concluding 30 June 2031.

The role focuses on teaching, research and service; you will develop courses, supervise Honours and HDR students, establish a research program and contribute to a Great Books curriculum that

Qualifications

• PhD in Australian or American literature required.
• Growing teaching and research profile in American and Australian literature/culture.
• Experience with Great Books programs or similar is desirable.
• Evidence of publications in refereed journals and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: develop and deliver courses, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling.
• Research: establish a research program, seek funding, publish in reputable journals.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: supervise students, coordinate projects, provide feedback and training.
• Citizenship and Service: build partnerships, engage in service roles and committees, support colleagues.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Course coordination

Supervision

Curriculum design

External funding

Education

PhD in Australian or American literature

Job description

Centre for Western Civilisation / School of Communication and Arts – Part-time (60%) with the opportunity to progress to full-time, Fixed‑term position commencing in Semester12027, through to30June2031. Base salary will be in the range $119,462–$141,545+17% super (Academic LevelB). Based at our StLucia location.

In collaboration with the Centre for Western Civilisation, the School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional individual as a Lecturer in American/Australian Studies and contribute to teaching, research, and service within a Great Books program. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your academic profile through teaching, research and service, lead and coordinate teaching activities, and supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. As a LevelB academic, you will build your research standing and work towards national recognition in your field. Join a team delivering an innovative curriculum focused on foundational texts and ideas that have shaped Western thought. The Centre for Western Civilisation aims to recover the meaning of ‘great books’ and to critically evaluate their value and significance.

Key responsibilities

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

The Selection ProcessAs part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview.

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

About You

• Applicants should possess a PhD in Australian or American literature.
• A growing profile in teaching and research in the teaching of American and Australian literature and culture as well as experience in teaching Great Books programs or other similar programs.
• A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.
• Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

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. 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, access to exclusive internal‑only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

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Applications close Sunday, 15November2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69944).

Pre‑employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

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We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.