Lecturer In English

Times Higher Education; Launceston; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Lecturer in English to deliver high-quality teaching across the English and Writing major, with a focus on literary studies. You will design and coordinate units and contribute to curriculum development in a supportive academic team.

This teaching-intensive role offers a base salary up to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation, with a total remuneration package of up to $155,885, and is based in Launceston or Hobart for a fixed-term two-year appointment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in English and Writing.
• Experience coordinating units and supporting student success.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and assess high-quality curriculum.
• Experience delivering inclusive learning across face-to-face, blended and online environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate English and Writing units, including face-to-face, blended and online learning.
• Coordinate and develop units, including curriculum design, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Create engaging, inclusive and academically rigorous learning experiences that support student success and progression.
• Contribute to innovative teaching practices, including contemporary and flexible approaches to learning and assessment.
• Maintain an active research and scholarly profile appropriate to a teaching-intensive Level B academic position.

Skills

Teaching experience

Unit coordination

Curriculum design

Student-centred learning

Education

PhD in literary studies

Job description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

Shape the future of English education and inspire the next generation of readers, writers and critical thinkers through innovative and engaging learning experiences

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across the English and Writing major, with a particular focus on literary studies, in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments
• Enjoy generous superannuation, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing benefits
• Full-time, fixed-term two year role (2027/2028), based in either Launceston or Hobart

About the opportunity

The School of Humanities & Social Sciences is seeking a Lecturer in English to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences in English, with a particular focus on literary studies. We welcome applications from scholars who can teach across the breadth of the English and Writing major and who are passionate about fostering critical thinking, creativity and cultural understanding.

As a teaching-intensive academic, you will design, coordinate and deliver contemporary, student-centred learning experiences across face-to-face, blended and fully online environments. Working collaboratively within a supportive academic team, you will contribute to curriculum development, unit coordination, and a scholarly approach to teaching and learning, while also undertaking research aligned with your workload allocation.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the University’s place-based vision and strengthen connections between the discipline, the University and the wider community through public-facing Humanities initiatives. You will join a collaborative academic team committed to delivering an outstanding student experience and showcasing the value of Humanities in contemporary society.

Accountabilities and Outcomes (What you’ll do):

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate English and Writing units, including face-to-face, blended and online learning.
• Coordinate and develop units, including curriculum design, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Create engaging, inclusive and academically rigorous learning experiences that support student success and progression.
• Contribute to innovative teaching practices, including contemporary and flexible approaches to learning and assessment.
• Maintain an active research and scholarly profile appropriate to a teaching-intensive Level B academic position.

Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience (What we’re looking for):

• A PhD in literary studies or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching literary studies at university level, including coordinating units and supporting student success.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and assess high-quality curriculum aligned with learning outcomes.
• Experience delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences across face-to-face, blended and online environments.
• An emerging or established research and scholarly profile appropriate to career stage and a teaching-intensive Level B academic position.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Monday, 26 October 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.