Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research), School of Chemical Engineering

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research), School of Chemical Engineering Apply Locations: St Lucia Campus Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-47535 School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EAIT 2x Full-time (100%), Permanent positions, Teaching and Research Academic Level B or C (Lecturer / Senior Lecturer) Level B salary range: $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 Level C salary range: $137,542.79 - $158,351.30 17% Superannuation Visa sponsorship may be available Based at our St Lucia Campus – Brisbane, Australia About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for (two) full-time, permanent Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in chemical engineering to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement. In this position, you will engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development. You will have a developed research program and conduct high-quality research, along with supervising Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework, and Honours students. You will be expected to perform administrative, outreach, and other citizenship and service activities. We are offering Teaching and Research academic positions at Level B or C (dependent on candidate suitability). Key Responsibilities Academic Level B - Lecturer Teaching: In various settings, including fieldwork and practicals, while contributing to innovative curriculum design, online learning, and alternative teaching methods. Coordinate courses, deliver lectures and tutorials, design assessment, and undertake marking. Develop and enhance course materials to ensure engaging, relevant, and contemporary content. Collaborate within teaching teams, engage in educational development, and share best teaching practices. Maintain course quality through evaluations to meet industry and educational standards. Provide academic support, guidance to students and follow university teaching policies. Research: Develop independent or team-based research in chemical engineering or a related field to achieve national recognition and impact. Maintain a strong publication record in high-quality journals, conferences, and refereed publications. Seek, secure, and manage external research funding, contribute to knowledge transfer and industry engagement. Enhance the School’s research profile through collaborations and partnerships. Uphold responsible research conduct, ensure safe laboratory practices, and apply best-practice methodologies. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours, Coursework Masters, Higher Degree by Research, and vacation scholars. Support supervisee development through coaching, feedback, training, and regular performance appraisals. Promote best practices in occupational health, safety, and wellbeing. Address conflicts and grievances promptly, ensuring a positive and supportive work environment. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate behaviours aligned with UQ values while actively contributing to the School’s vibrant and collegiate culture. Provide leadership through mentoring, collaboration, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Manage internal service roles and serve on committees. Build strong partnerships with colleagues, industry, government, and professional bodies. Undertake administrative functions as required. Additional Responsibilities at Academic Level C – Senior Lecturer Teaching: Develop innovative curriculum design, including online learning and alternative methods. Lead and enhance programs and course materials to ensure engaging, relevant content. Foster education collaborations, advance teaching practices, and contribute original materials in chemical engineering. Oversee programs, courses, and student cohorts. Research: Lead independent and/or team research in chemical engineering with national and growing international impact. Produce high-quality research, publish in top journals, relevant refereed publications, and secure significant external funding. Drive research influencing policy and practice. Foster strategic collaborations at university, national, and international levels. Demonstrate leadership in responsible research conduct, safety, and best practices. Supervision and Researcher Development: Act as Principal Supervisor to Higher Degree by Research students and engage in supervision of Coursework Masters and Honours students. Effectively lead and develop employee performance and professional development. Demonstrate personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of researcher capability and skill. Lead others in best practice occupational health and safety. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate leadership in internal service, collaboration, and decision-making. Establish a track record of collaboration in relation to external service activities and engagement, including opportunities that raise the profile of research and educational excellence at UQ. Advance external links and partnerships by collaborating on external activities and sustain relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies, and the wider community. Undertake administrative processes as required. These are teaching & research positions. 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. 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 the School of Chemical Engineering The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent reputation, built over many decades at The University of Queensland. UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, and the School of Chemical Engineering is ranked first in Australia in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject. In more than a century of Chemical Engineering at UQ, there has never been a more exciting time than now to join the School of Chemical Engineering. About You Academic Level B, Lecturer: Completed undergraduate and postgraduate (PhD) degrees in chemical engineering. Growing profile in chemical engineering teaching and research. Developing national recognition in a field of research relevant to chemical engineering. Track record of publications, conference presentations, and securing research funding. Proven excellence in teaching across various settings and levels. Experience in course coordination, curriculum development, and innovation. Strong supervision, service contributions, and collaborative skills. Experience engaging with industry is highly regarded. RPEQ registration (or willingness to register) is highly regarded. Additional for Academic Level C, Senior Lecturer: You will have an established profile in chemical engineering teaching and/or research. Established profile in research, with national recognition and developing international impact in a field relevant to chemical engineering. Proven track record of securing and managing external research funding and publishing in reputable journals and conferences. Extensive teaching experience and excellence across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels, with expertise in course coordination and curriculum innovation. Strong supervision record of Honours and Research Higher Degree students, alongside meaningful contributions to internal service and 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, mandatory immunisations, etc. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume Cover letter (including academic level preference) Responses to the ‘About You’ section 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 do not 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. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close on Sunday, 30 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47535). Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present a seminar in conjunction with the selection process. Interviews and seminars will be held around April / May 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr