Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing

School of Communication and Arts – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

Full-time (100%), Permanent position

Position can be offered at Level B or C: 

Visa Sponsorship may be available for this appointment 

Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

Academic level B will be in the range $114,824.05 - $136,048.72 + 17% Superannuation 

Academic level C will be in the range $140,293.64 - $161,518.33 + 17% Superannuation

About This Opportunity

The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional individual as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Creative Writing. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expert knowledge in one or more fields of creative writing (particularly literary fiction, poetry, graphic novels, comics, digital storytelling, new media and/or games) as evidenced by publications in high-quality outlets and successful grant applications to external bodies.

The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise Higher Degree Research Students, conduct high-quality scholarship, foster engagement with external stakeholders and partners, and contribute to the collegial environment of the School and University.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Teaching: Contribute to a range of teaching responsibilities including the coordination of courses and the delivery of lectures, workshops, and tutorials, design and refine curricula and assessment as appropriate, draw upon and implement best practice pedagogies, build and maintain internal and external education collaborations, adhere to university teaching policy and procedure. 
• Research: Establish and maintain an individual research program, contribute to and/or lead collaboration on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, literary magazines, anthologies, trade publications and other appropriate outlets, engage in appropriate research translation and impact activities, contribute to the development of external research collaborations and/or industry partnerships.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Masters coursework and higher degree research (HDR) students, ensure that supervisees are provided with appropriate training in relation to research integrity and ethics policies, support the skills and career development of supervisees through UQ’s Career Development Framework, undertake relevant supervisory training and development opportunities.
• 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 UQ 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

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent in creative writing or a related field.
• A growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) in teaching with evidence of high-quality university teaching at different levels (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate) across a variety of settings.
• Ability to lead/coordinate (Level B) or extensive experience leading/coordinating (Level C) courses and contribute to the development and innovation of curricula and course material.
• Ability to supervise (Level B) or demonstrated experience (Level C) supervising honours and Higher Degree Research students to completion.
• A developing (Level B) or sustained (Level C) track record of publication and the ability to conceive and execute a mid to long term research agenda. For Level C, there should be demonstration of such successful pursuit of a research agenda.
• Evidence of seeking (Level B), obtaining and managing (Level C) external research funding as appropriate within the field.
• Experience in internal service roles and a growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) and active contributions of professional expertise that complements the School.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check 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 Associate Professor Helen Marshall at helen.marshall@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?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

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.

Applications close on Monday 20th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-55566). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for November.