Lecturer in American/Australian Studies

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 Semester 1 2027, through to 30 June 2031
Base salary will be in the range $119,462 - $141,545 + 17% super (Academic Level B)
Based at our St Lucia location
About This Opportunity
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 Level B 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.
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 Level B 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 will include, but are not limited to:
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.
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. Additionally, you will demonstrate:
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.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Alastair Blanshard at a.blanshard@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
About The Selection Process
As 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. Precise instructions will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.
Other Information
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.
We're 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’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69944).