- School of Economics based at UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
- Positions can be offered at Academic Level B or C:

- School of Economics based at UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
- Two full time (100%) permanent positions available
- Positions can be offered at Academic Level B or C:

Base salary will be in the range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% super (Academic Level B)

Base salary will be in the range $145,961.51 - $168,043.68 + 17% super (Academic Level C)

- Based at UQ’s vibrant St Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity

As a teaching and research academic Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in one of Australia’s leading economics schools, you will join a vibrant, internationally recognised academic community, committed to teaching excellence and international scholarly recognition in your field.

For US applicants: A Lecturer (Level B) is broadly comparable to an Assistant Professor in the US, while a Senior Lecturer (Level C) is a more senior appointment with greater expectations across research, teaching and academic leadership.

Teaching

- Contribute to the development of new programs and course materials in the area of focus, in consultation with program advisors and stakeholders, ensuring courses are engaging, relevant and contemporary.
- Teach across a range of settings and actively contribute to educational practice and innovative curriculum design, including online learning and alternative teaching methods.
- Coordinate courses, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, and undertake assessment and marking for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Maintain and improve course quality,



informed by evaluation tools, to meet industry and educational standards.
- Provide high-quality support to students, including academic counselling and advice.
- Understand and apply University rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.

Research

- Develop a publication record in world-leading or internationally excellent journals in any field of Economics.
- Work with colleagues and postgraduate students to develop and conduct joint research projects and prepare applications for competitive research funding.
- Contribute to applications for external research funding and actively seek, secure and manage research funding.
- Present at key domestic and international conferences and other leading universities.

Supervision And Researcher Development

- Contribute to the supervision of master’s, honours and higher degree by research students.
- Contribute to the recruitment, selection and onboarding of appropriately qualified employees in accordance with University policies and procedures.
- Work to resolve conflicts and grievances promptly, in accordance with University policies and procedures.

Citizenship And Service

- Actively develop partnerships and strengthen relationships with colleagues, industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.




- Demonstrate leadership of self and others through mentoring and collaboration.
- Efficiently manage allocated internal service roles and processes, including participation in decision‑making and service on relevant committees.
- Effectively perform a range of administrative functions as required.
- Provide support to other academic staff as needed, including during absences.
- Consistently demonstrate the UQ values.

In addition to the above, responsibilities at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) will include:

Teaching

- Build and maintain internal and external education collaborations, and undertake and initiate professional learning in teaching.
- Lead programs, disciplines, plans, courses and/or student cohorts.

Research

- Contribute to the development or delivery of partnerships with research end users and external collaborations that produce high-quality research outputs.
- Successfully build teams and contribute to discipline service, including service on editorial boards.

Supervision And Researcher Development

- Establish a track record of successful supervision outcomes.
- Demonstrate responsible research conduct and lead others in this practice.
- Effectively develop supervisees’ capabilities and skills, and manage researcher development.
- Demonstrate leadership in facilitating engagement opportunities for supervisees.

Citizenship And Service

- Consolidate an established record of internal and external service and make appropriate leadership contributions.

This is a Teaching & Research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for

📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Economics (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane