Lecturer In Finance

Description:

• UQ Business School in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our picturesque and vibrant St Lucia Campus

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Focused Lecturer in Finance to grow your teaching impact through leadership in course coordination aligned with UQ values. You will engage in internal and external collaborations that influence teaching practices, policies, and/or knowledge.

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: Develop a profile in scholarship of teaching and learning or discipline-specific research and pedagogical practices, collaborate on research projects and participate in project discussions, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize and promote best practice pedagogical practices and research methodologies.

• 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 focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

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.

You should possess a PhD in a relevant field (Finance) or have submitted for final review. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Evidence of a high-level quality of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Finance.

• Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material.

• Evidence of scholarship of teaching, including education research, teaching innovations, or case study development or discipline-related research.

• Strong collaboration skills, inter-personal skills, and integrity.

• Evidence of performing value-adding service roles in a university setting.

• High personal work ethic to complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to relate to students, academic staff, and professional staff.

Desirable

• Enrolment or completion in a Higher Education (HEA) Fellowship or equivalent contemporary teaching focussed professional development.

• Experience with facilitation and administration of flipped classroom courses.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check etc.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may be able to 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof Shaun Bond – s.bond@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.

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 23 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49309). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late April .