Lecturer in American/Australian Studies

St Lucia Campus, AUFull-time$119k–$142k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

Core

Lecturer in American/Australian Studies contributing to teaching, research, and service within a Great Books program.

Role type

Academic Lecturer (Teaching & Research)

Builds

Courses, curriculum, and research programs focused on foundational Western texts and American/Australian literature.

Domain

Higher Education / Humanities (American & Australian Studies)

Required skills

PhD in Australian or American literature, teaching American and Australian literature/culture, Great Books program experience, research publication record, external research funding management, undergraduate to postgraduate teaching, course coordination, internal service roles

Preferred skills

N/A

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, establish and manage a research program, seek and manage research funding, participate in internal service roles and committees

Seniority

Mid-level Academic (Level B)

About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.