01 Aug
The University of Queensland
Saint Lucia
- School of Languages and Cultures
- Full-time, continuing position at Level B or Level C
- Base salary will be in the range $114,824 - $136,048 (Academic Level B) or $140,293 - $161,518 (Academic Level C) + 17% Superannuation
- Based at our picturesque St Lucia location
About This Opportunity
The University of Queensland’s School of Languages and Cultures is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Linguistics with expertise in Morphology and at least one other area (Semantics, Phonology, Syntax, or Sociolinguistics). Candidates with a specialisation in Australian Indigenous languages is highly desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and engagement. You will contribute to the School’s internationally recognised strengths in Linguistics, particularly in the study and support of Australian Indigenous languages.
Join a dynamic community of scholars, including a prestigious 2025 Australian Laureate Fellow leading nationally significant research in linguistic justice and revitalisation. The School is also proud to host the Language Data Commons of Australia (LDaCA), a major humanities infrastructure initiative.
As Lecturer (Level B), you may coordinate or lead the activities of other staff and contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students. You will aspire to achieve national recognition in your field of research and demonstrate excellence in teaching and service.
As Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will leverage your established record of achievement in teaching, research, and engagement.
You may lead academic initiatives and are expected to have a strong track record of successfully supervising HDR students to completion as principal supervisor.
Key responsibilities will include:
- 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 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.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Applicants should hold a PhD in Linguistics. A specialisation in Australian Indigenous languages is desirable but not essential.
For Level B you will demonstrate:
- A growing profile in teaching and research in Linguistics,
specifically Morphology and one other area (Semantics, Phonology, Syntax or Sociolinguistics).
- 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 Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
- Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
In addition to the above, successful Level C candidates will demonstrate:
- An established profile in teaching and research in Linguistics, specifically Morphology and one other area (Semantics, Phonology, Syntax or Sociolinguistics).
- National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
- A strong record 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.
- A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs,
curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
- A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
- A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Greg Hainge at *******@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries,
please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact ******@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53411).
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