Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Art History – Identified (s25)

• School of Communication and Arts
• Full-time, permanent position at Academic Level B, Level C or Level D
• Base salary will be in the range of $110,365 - $178,367 + 17% Superannuation
• Identified (s25): Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Art History to join the School of Communication and Arts. In this role, you will bring an embodied Indigenous perspective to teaching, research and service and engagement. The School respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique knowledge and knowledge systems which are foundational to Australia’s intellectual, social and cultural capital. We are committed to cultural safety for Indigenous students and staff.

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

For further information, please click here to view the 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

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

The successful candidate should possess a PhD in a relevant field in Art History or closely related field. Additionally, candidates will have demonstrated teaching and research experience in the relevant area, and service and engagement skills, as outlined in the information booklet.

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

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Bronwyn Lea

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

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

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section (found within the information booklet above)

Applicants should state clearly in your cover letter whether you are applying for Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor).

Applications close Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43798).

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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.