* School of Social Science.
* Two part-time, fixed-term positions from February to June 2026:
* Base salary will be in the range $82, $109, % superannuation (Academic Level A).
* Based at our St Lucia campus (Brisbane)
About This Opportunity
The School of Social Science at The University of Queensland is seeking two teaching-focused Associate Lecturers in Criminology to contribute to undergraduate teaching in Semester 1, 2026.
* Position 1: CRIM3039 Advanced Criminological Theory (0.41 FTE)
* Position 2: CRIM2000 Youth and Deviance (0.36 FTE)
In these roles, you will deliver high-quality teaching within the Criminology program and actively engage in the collegial life of the School as a UQ citizen. These appointments are well-suited to academics with an emerging teaching profile and a commitment to innovative, student-centred learning.
Due to the short-term, teaching-intensive nature of this Brisbane-based role, applicants will be required to work on campus at the St Lucia campus for the duration of the appointment.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
* Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
* 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.
* Other: Comply with University policies and legislative requirements, including the Code of Conduct, WHS obligations, sustainability practices, ESOS requirements, and UQ strategic frameworks.
This is a teaching-focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About the School of Social Science
The School of Social Science is one of Australia's leading social science schools, recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research.
The School teaches anthropology, archaeology, criminology, and sociology, as well as interdisciplinary programs across social science, criminology and criminal justice, and cyber-security. Staff bring deep disciplinary expertise and research-informed teaching into the classroom, creating a rich and engaging learning environment.
The School is home to the UQ Anthropology Museum, one of the world's largest collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Pacific cultural artefacts and maintains strong links with University research centres and ARC Centres of Excellence.
About You
* Completion or near completion of a PhD in Criminology.
* Demonstrated disciplinary knowledge in a relevant field of Criminology.
* Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active and flexible approaches, including online delivery.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in teaching teams.
* Capability to use online learning systems and platforms (e.g. Blackboard and electronic course profiles).
* You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For role enquiries, contact Associate Professor Sarah Bennett at
For application queries, contact quoting the job reference number (R
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
Applications must be submitted via the UQ Careers portal by Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late January 2026.
Other Information
UQ values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals who bring different perspectives to our community. Accessibility requirements and adjustments can be directed to