Lecturer (T&R) in Civil and Environmental Engineering

The University of Queensland is seeking a full-time Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at its St Lucia Campus in Brisbane. This permanent position focuses on teaching, research, and student supervision, particularly in environmental engineering. Responsibilities include developing course materials, conducting research, applying for funding, and engaging in academic service. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), permanent position Base salary will be in the range $112,572.59 - $133,381.10 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane About This Opportunity This permanent appointment is an exciting opportunity for an early career academic in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a strong background in Environmental Engineering who can contribute towards our overall teaching and research excellence in both general civil engineering and environmental engineering. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: This position involves contributing to the development of civil and environmental engineering programs and course materials, ensuring they are engaging and up-to-date. It includes teaching across various settings, supporting innovative curriculum design, and coordinating courses, lectures, tutorials, and assessments for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a focus on environmental engineering. The position also requires maintaining course quality through evaluations, offering academic counselling and adhering to university teaching standards and regulations. Research: Requires developing an independent or team-based research program to gain national recognition and impact, collaborating with colleagues and postgraduates on joint research projects, and seeking competitive research funding. It also includes taking a lead role in funding applications, managing research funding and maintaining an active publishing record in high-quality journals and conferences. Additionally, the position requires reviewing best research practices, preparing publications and progress reports, and participating in regular meetings to discuss project objectives and outcomes. 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. 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 Applicants should possess a PhD in the area of Civil and Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering. An undergraduate degree in civil and environmental engineering or civil engineering is also highly desirable. Research interests in civil and environmental engineering may include, environmental hydrology and hydrogeology, environmental modelling, environmental impact assessment, land contamination and rehabilitation, pollution modelling and management, remote sensing for environmental assessment, solid waste management, design and assessment of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, water resources engineering and other areas of environmental engineering or science. Additionally, you will demonstrate: Expert knowledge in a relevant discipline and ability to develop innovative research programs in the field of civil and environmental engineering. A growing profile in teaching and research in the discipline area. A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences. Evidence of successfully seeking, 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. Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area. A growing record of supervision of Honours and HDR students to successful completion. Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions 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, mandatory immunisations, etc. 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 Professor Tom Baldock via t.baldock@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 do not 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 are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close on Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48991). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. 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