Associate Lecturer (Anthropology)

• School of Social Science
• Part-time (50%), fixed term position, up until 25 February 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $85,372 - $113,659 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

The School of Social Science at The University of Queensland is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term Associate Lecturer (Teaching Focused) to contribute to its undergraduate teaching program from 2 November 2026 to 25 February 2027.

In this role, you will deliver ANTH1030: Anthropology of Current World Issues during the Summer Semester.

The successful applicant will have an emerging profile of teaching practice through innovative teaching activities that advance student learning and be willing to engage, as a UQ citizen, in the collegial life of the School.

As this role is for a short, fixed-term contract and is based in Brisbane, we are not accepting applications from interstate or international candidates at this time.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching: Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials, assess and mark students, maintain quality of courses, mentor students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Citizenship and Service: Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School, including thesis marking where relevant and School ad hoc working parties, perform administrative functions, and uphold University values.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

Applicants should possess a PhD or near completion of a PhD in Anthropology. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field or sub-field of Anthropology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• Capacity to use a range of online systems and platforms in teaching and learning (e.g. Blackboard, electronic course profiles etc.).
  

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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Suzanna Fay, Interim Head of School at s.fay@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. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69259).