Lecturer / Senior Lecturer In Economics

Description:

• UQ School of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
• 2 x Full-time (100%), permanent positions available
• Base salary will be in the range $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) and $137,542.79 - $158,351.30 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
• Based at our picturesque and vibrant St Lucia Campus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer (Academic Level B) and a Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) to focus their efforts on growing their profile in research, teaching and service and engagement. As a teaching and research academic at Level B or C, you will aspire to achieve international recognition in your field of research.

You will engage as a Lecturer or as a Senior Lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision and further development of the school’s programs, to undertake research of high quality, and to perform service and engagement activities associated with the School.

The Level B position is for a Lecturer in Macroeconomics.

The Level C position is for a Senior Lecturer in Development and Agricultural Economics.

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.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

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.

For Level B
Applicants should possess a PhD in Economics or a directly relevant field. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• A growing profile in teaching and research in Macroeconomics.
• Evidence of a current and active program of research, expected to lead to publications in world leading and internationally excellent journals, and a pipeline of research-in-progress targeting world leading and internationally excellent journals..
• Evidence of the ability to provide a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including in Advanced Macroeconomics courses, and including in small and large groups.
• Ability to coordinate courses and contribute to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area, including in Advanced Macroeconomics.
• Evidence of the ability to supervise Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, or intending to seek, obtain and manage external research funding.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

For Level C

Applicants should possess a PhD in Economics or a directly relevant field. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• An established profile in teaching and research in Development and Agricultural Economics.
• Evidence of a current and active program of research, with a demonstrable and significant track record of publications in world leading and internationally excellent journals, and a pipeline of research-in-progress targeting world leading and internationally excellent journals.
• A strong record of successfully 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.

Visa sponsorship may be available for these appointments.

For more information about this opportunity or any 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.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 18 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49590). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for April .