About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic to contribute to teaching, research, and leadership within a world-class university. The role is open at Level C (Senior Lecturer/Researcher) or Level D (Associate Professor, Teaching & Research), with both positions requiring excellence in teaching (including clinical teaching where applicable), research, and service & engagement. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise Higher Degree by Research students and take on leadership roles within the department. Key responsibilities include:  Teaching At Level C Demonstrate a strong track record in teaching, contributing to curriculum development, course coordination, and program enhancement. Develop and delivers engaging, high-quality courses across various settings, incorporating innovative teaching methods, including online learning. Oversee course coordination, lectures, tutorials, assessments, and student support, ensuring alignment with industry and educational standards. At Level D Provide sustained, high-quality teaching, enhancing student learning through innovative curriculum design, assessment practices, and novel teaching technologies. Lead program development and improvement, ensuring alignment with industry and educational standards. Build and maintains collaborations, mentoring peers and contributing to professional learning and scholarly inquiry. Oversee course coordination, lectures, tutorials, assessments, and student support while upholding university policies and academic standards. 2. Research At Level C Maintain a strong research record, publishing in national and international journals, refereed publications, and conferences. Secure and manage research funding, contributing as a chief investigator on significant projects. Translate research into practice through knowledge transfer, commercialization, and policy impact. Lead independent and collaborative research, gaining national and international recognition. Initiate and coordinate strategic research collaborations across university, industry, and global networks. Apply and promote best-practice research methodologies. At Level D Maintain an outstanding research record, publishing in high-quality national and international journals and conferences. Secure and lead significant research funding initiatives as a chief investigator. Drive knowledge transfer, commercialization, and policy impact through research translation. Provide leadership in the discipline through editorial board service and other key roles. Lead strategic research collaborations with national and international impact. Shape research agendas, contributing to major academic and industry discussions. Apply and promote best-practice research methodologies. 3. Supervision and Researcher Development At Level C Supervise Higher Degree by Research students, fostering their development and research integrity. Lead and mentor researchers, enhancing their capabilities through coaching and professional development. Facilitate engagement opportunities and provide constructive feedback to support career growth. Manage staff effectively, ensuring compliance with university policies and resolving conflicts promptly. At Level D Build and lead research teams, mentoring junior academics and supervising Higher Degree by Research students. Promote responsible research conduct and develop researcher capabilities through feedback, coaching, and professional development. Manage staff performance, resolve conflicts promptly, and ensure adherence to university policies and procedures. This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. For further information, please see the linked information booklet. 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. 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. About You At level C: PhD in the discipline or other relevant with a strong teaching and research profile. National recognition and an emerging international profile, with a solid record of publications and conference presentations. Proven success in securing and managing external research funding. High-quality teaching across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels, including course coordination and curriculum development. Experience supervising Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion. Active participation in internal service roles and significant contributions to external activities. At level D: PhD or equivalent with extensive experience in the discipline or other relevant area Proven leadership in teaching and research within an academic setting, including program improvement and innovative teaching methods (e.g., eLearning, flexible delivery). High-quality teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in midwifery. Leadership in ensuring compliance and continuous quality improvement of programs within regulatory frameworks. Successful record in securing external grants as chief investigator. International reputation through prestigious awards, highly cited papers, and invitations to keynotes or editorial roles. Ability to foster relationships and represent the discipline within academic, industry, government, and professional bodies. Collaborative experience with external agencies for research initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to multi-disciplinary environments. Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research students to completion. Desirable Experience in research involving inter-sectoral collaboration to develop cooperative research initiatives. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may 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. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Kearney via lauren.kearney@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. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume Cover letter 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 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 11 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47652). If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic to contribute to teaching, research, and leadership within a world-class university. The role is open at Level C (Senior Lecturer/Researcher) or Level D (Associate Professor, Teaching & Research), with both positions requiring excellence in teaching (including clinical teaching where applicable), research, and service & engagement. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise Higher Degree by Research students and take on leadership roles within the department.

Key responsibilities include: 

Teaching

At Level C

Demonstrate a strong track record in teaching, contributing to curriculum development, course coordination, and program enhancement.

Develop and delivers engaging, high-quality courses across various settings, incorporating innovative teaching methods, including online learning.

Oversee course coordination, lectures, tutorials, assessments, and student support, ensuring alignment with industry and educational standards.

At Level D

Provide sustained, high-quality teaching, enhancing student learning through innovative curriculum design, assessment practices, and novel teaching technologies.

Lead program development and improvement, ensuring alignment with industry and educational standards.

Build and maintains collaborations, mentoring peers and contributing to professional learning and scholarly inquiry.

Oversee course coordination, lectures, tutorials, assessments, and student support while upholding university policies and academic standards.

2. Research

At Level C

Maintain a strong research record, publishing in national and international journals, refereed publications, and conferences.

Secure and manage research funding, contributing as a chief investigator on significant projects.

Translate research into practice through knowledge transfer, commercialization, and policy impact.

Lead independent and collaborative research, gaining national and international recognition.

Initiate and coordinate strategic research collaborations across university, industry, and global networks.

Apply and promote best-practice research methodologies.

At Level D

Maintain an outstanding research record, publishing in high-quality national and international journals and conferences.

Secure and lead significant research funding initiatives as a chief investigator.

Drive knowledge transfer, commercialization, and policy impact through research translation.

Provide leadership in the discipline through editorial board service and other key roles.

Lead strategic research collaborations with national and international impact.

Shape research agendas, contributing to major academic and industry discussions.

Apply and promote best-practice research methodologies.

3. Supervision and Researcher Development

At Level C

Supervise Higher Degree by Research students, fostering their development and research integrity.

Lead and mentor researchers, enhancing their capabilities through coaching and professional development.

Facilitate engagement opportunities and provide constructive feedback to support career growth.

Manage staff effectively, ensuring compliance with university policies and resolving conflicts promptly.

At Level D

Build and lead research teams, mentoring junior academics and supervising Higher Degree by Research students.

Promote responsible research conduct and develop researcher capabilities through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Manage staff performance, resolve conflicts promptly, and ensure adherence to university policies and procedures.

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

For further information, please see the linked information booklet.

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.

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.

About You

At level C:

PhD in the discipline or other relevant with a strong teaching and research profile.

National recognition and an emerging international profile, with a solid record of publications and conference presentations.

Proven success in securing and managing external research funding.

High-quality teaching across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels, including course coordination and curriculum development.

Experience supervising Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.

Active participation in internal service roles and significant contributions to external activities.

At level D:

PhD or equivalent with extensive experience in the discipline or other relevant area

Proven leadership in teaching and research within an academic setting, including program improvement and innovative teaching methods (e.g., eLearning, flexible delivery).

High-quality teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in midwifery.

Leadership in ensuring compliance and continuous quality improvement of programs within regulatory frameworks.

Successful record in securing external grants as chief investigator.

International reputation through prestigious awards, highly cited papers, and invitations to keynotes or editorial roles.

Ability to foster relationships and represent the discipline within academic, industry, government, and professional bodies.

Collaborative experience with external agencies for research initiatives.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to multi-disciplinary environments.

Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research students to completion.

Desirable

Experience in research involving inter-sectoral collaboration to develop cooperative research initiatives.

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

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Kearney via lauren.kearney@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.

Want to Apply?

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

Resume

Cover letter 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 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 11 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47652).

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