Lecturer (Theatre)

University of Southern Queensland; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

UniSQ, the University of Southern Queensland, invites applications for a Lecturer in Theatre. The role focuses on excellence in teaching, curriculum design and pedagogical practice, contributing to our Bachelor of Theatre and Master of Education programs.

You will engage in high-quality teaching, meaningful research, and community-connected scholarship across regional, rural, and remote settings. We value diverse perspectives and inclusive learning environments, and you will work with colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre education and research.
• Ability to design curriculum and teach across Bachelor of Theatre and Master of Education programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Bachelor of Theatre and Master of Education programs.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and engagement.
• Develop curriculum and pedagogical practices across regional, rural, remote contexts.

Skills

Theatre education

Curriculum design

Pedagogical practice

Research

Job description

Appointment may be made at one of the following profiles depending on your qualifications, experience, and career aspirations:

School of Education and Creative Arts

The School of Education and Creative Arts plays a pivotal role in advancing this ambition through high-quality, accredited Initial Teacher Education and Creative Arts programs and research that responds to the needs of diverse communities. With a strong focus on curriculum innovation, pedagogical excellence and community partnership, the School is dedicated to preparing future industry-ready educators who can teach effectively and thrive across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote contexts, while contributing to research and education that enable communities to flourish and shape a better tomorrow, together.

Who you are

Are you a passionate and dynamic educator and researcher with a strong foundation in Theatre? Are you driven to inspire the next generation of educators and make significant contributions through high-quality, impactful research? Do you have a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds and are committed to fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive learning environments? If so, we are looking for you!

What you'll do

UniSQ is seeking an innovative and collaborative Lecturer who is passionate about excellence in teaching, curriculum design and pedagogical practice. Dedicated to advancing the field of Theatre you will contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement across our Bachelor of Theatre and Master of Education programs. This role offers the opportunity to inspire future educators across diverse learning contexts - including regional, rural, and remote settings - while contributing to locally grounded, globally relevant research and curriculum design that supports transformational educational outcomes.

As a Lecturer (Theatre) you will:

What will help you succeed

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Peter Cook, Head of School and Dean (Education and Creative Arts) via [e-mail].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

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.

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

Reference Number: 0185_09/26

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: Sunday, 18 October 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 ourlegal 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.