Senior Lecturer (Indigenous Education and Research Centre)
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through education and research? Join our team in the Indigenous Education and Research Centre at James Cook University (JCU), as a Senior Lecturer.
* Fixed term to June 2026 (parental leave backfill)
* Flexible work arrangements available: full-time (36.25 hrs/week) or part-time (minimum 29 hrs/week)
* The role is preferably based in Townsville, with Cairns or remote work within Australia open to negotiation.
* Academic Level C: $137,166 - $157,465 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other generous employee benefits.
What you can accomplish in the role
In this exciting role, you will play a key part in developing and delivering innovative teaching programs and research that support Indigenous communities on their path to self‑determination. You will lead and design high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in research training. With your expertise in Indigenous knowledges and research methods, you will drive impactful educational and research outcomes that shape the future workforce. As a Senior Lecturer, you will also supervise higher degree by research (HDR) students, contribute to major research projects, and collaborate on securing competitive research grants across categories 1‑4.
What you can bring to the role
As a dedicated educator, you bring experience in contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, research training, and scholarly research. You're passionate about delivering quality teaching programs that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and shape the future workforce. You are eager to advance your academic career by making a meaningful impact in education and research training. With a proven scholarly track record in Indigenous research, relative to opportunity and commensurate to level, you bring expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, as well as relevant research methods and practices. You are capable of independently coordinating subjects at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and you contribute effectively to program curriculum design and review processes. While you have some experience supervising HDR students, you may not yet have had successful completions or principal supervision experience. You also have a demonstrated ability to develop major research projects, whether independently or in collaboration with partners, and with support, can successfully pursue competitive research grants. A current working with children Blue Card is a requirement of this position except where applicable exemption applies as per Queensland legislation.
About the Indigenous Education and Research Centre
JCU's Indigenous Education and Research Centre is a leader in providing Indigenous education, research and engagement through successful and sustainable programs and services. We empower students to be independent, critical, and analytical thinkers, and assist them to plan, set and achieve their goals.
Shape your future with JCU
At JCU we're not just shaping minds; we're shaping the future. As Australia's only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world's tropical regions to prosper. With our main campuses located in the vibrant and diverse tropics of Northern Queensland, JCU is at the forefront of research and education in some of the world's most critical areas, including marine biology, environmental science, tropical and rural health, and more.
Find out more about JCU, our Careers and our locations.
Why JCU?
JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work‑life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of:
* A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
* 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
* 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
* Cultural leave
* A range of flexible working options
* Attractive options for salary packaging
* Fitness Passport
* Corporate discount on health insurance
* Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
* Well‑equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces at our Cairns and Townsville campuses
How to apply and contact details
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.
Click the 'apply ' button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the steps below:
* Complete the application form in full
* Upload your responses to the selection criteria (refer to the academic duty descriptor which you can access on our careers page via the apply link)
Applications close on Sunday 11th January at 11:55 PM AEST.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Felecia Watkin Lui on 1*** or via email **************@jcu.edu.au. Please note that responses may be delayed throughout the Christmas/New Year holiday period.
As the role requires an urgent commencement, we are seeking applications from candidates who hold current Australian work rights.
About our process
At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.
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What matters to us at JCU
* Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
* Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
* Our Place – the Tropics and beyond
* Our Research – a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
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