* Full-time, permanent position based at our St Lucia campus
* Base salary will be in the range $106,079 - $125,687 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
About This Opportunity
The School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry is seeking a passionate and accomplished Lecturer in Greek Literature to contribute to our vibrant program in Classics and Ancient History. This role involves undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, supervision, and academic service, with a particular focus on Classical Languages (Greek and Latin) and Greco-Roman literature.
You will play a key role in shaping curriculum, coordinating courses, and delivering high-quality teaching across the Greek, Latin, and Ancient History majors. Your research will contribute to the School’s reputation for excellence, and you’ll be actively involved in mentoring students and engaging with the broader academic community.
Key responsibilities will include:
o Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
o Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
o Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
o 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
o A PhD in Classical Greek Literature or Greco-Roman Literature (c.5th C BCE-3rd C CE).
o Demonstrated high-quality teaching in Classical Greek language and Classical Latin language at all levels, including advanced.
o Demonstrated high-quality teaching in Greco-Roman literature and history.
o Evidence of an active research profile including high quality outputs, funding, and plans for future funding.
o Willingness to share in discipline and School administration, including internal and external service and liaison with the community.
o Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a small team.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, 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?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Lisa Featherstone at l.featherstone@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:
o Resume
o Cover letter
o Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Our strength 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. 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 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.
Applications close Thursday 11 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-54388).
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