Lecturer in Structural Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship may be available

Job summary

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in the School of Civil Engineering. Based at the St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, the role focuses on teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising HDR students, and developing a strong research program in structural engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Structural/Civil Engineering, expertise in structural design (concrete structures preferred), and a track record of research

Qualifications

• PhD in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering is required or desirable.
• Expert knowledge in structural engineering and ability to develop innovative research programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in civil and structural engineering.
• Supervise Honours and HDR students and contribute to program development.
• Develop an impactful research program and secure external funding.
• Collaborate across academia and industry and contribute to university service.

Skills

Teaching

Structural engineering

Research

Education

PhD in Structural/Civil Engineering

Job description

School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), Permanent position Base salary will be in the range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% super (Academic Level B) Visa sponsorship may be available for this position Based At our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity We are offering an exciting Lecturer (Teaching and Research) position for a civil engineering academic with a strong background in structural engineering to join an accomplished structural engineering research group and contribute to engineering teaching excellence. In this role, you will be teaching into the undergraduate and postgraduate engineering coursework programs, providing supervision to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, and contributing to the further development of programs within the School. In addition, you will be expected to undertake research in the area of structural engineering and collaborate in research with other groups within the School, the wider university and industry.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching: Contribute to high-quality teaching in civil and structural engineering through engaging course delivery, innovative curriculum design and continuous improvement. You will coordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, develop contemporary learning materials, undertake assessment, and provide academic advice and support to students.
• Research: Develop an impactful research program in civil and structural engineering, collaborating with colleagues and postgraduate researchers on joint projects and competitive funding applications. You will contribute to securing and managing research funding, publish in high-quality journals and conferences, and apply best-practice research methodologies to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and HDR students while supporting staff recruitment, development, performance and workplace matters.
• Citizenship and Service: Build strong partnerships across academia, industry and the wider community, while contributing to leadership, collaboration and University service.
• This is a teaching & research position.

Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• Completed PhD in Structural Engineering, and/or Civil Engineering.
• Desirable that applicants have expertise in structural design (particularly concrete structures) and knowledge of Australian Standards or equivalent.
• Research interests in structural engineering may include such as areas as emerging structural materials, timber engineering, low-carbon-footprint high-performance concrete, behaviour of steel structures, structural wind engineering, and risk and reliability.
• Expert knowledge in a relevant discipline and ability to develop innovative research programs in the field of structural engineering.
• A growing profile in teaching and research in the discipline area.
• 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.
• A growing record of supervision of Honours and HDR students to successful completion.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

We particularly welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may be underrepresented in this discipline.

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.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70515).

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