• Full-time continuing appointment
• Total remuneration range $128,506 to $151,889 pa
• Campus locations: Springfield (on Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul land) or Toowoomba (on Giabal and Jarowair land)

This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

The UniSQ First Nations Education and Research Portfolio, through a whole of University effort, strives to empower First Nations peoples to take their rightful place and reach their full potential at UniSQ. Our First Nations Blueprint 2022-2025 envisions UniSQ as a renowned place of First Nations learning, intercultural exchange, and truth-telling that embraces Country.

Who you are

Are you passionate about First Nations education and committed to making a difference? UniSQ College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in First Nations Pathways Studies to join the Team and assist with shaping the future of First Nations education and research at UniSQ!

What you'll do

This position is available to either teaching/research candidates or education specialists. As a Lecturer (First Nations Pathways), you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and contribute to the advancement of First Nations education. Your key responsibilities in this role will be:

• Teaching Excellence: Deliver engaging and impactful teaching in First Nations pathways and other relevant areas, using contemporary digital technologies and student-centred approaches.
• Scholarly Practice: Contribute to the advancement of teaching through evidence-based practices and reflective scholarly teaching.
• Research Contribution: Produce high-quality research outputs, seek external funding, and supervise honours and postgraduate research projects.
• Community Engagement: Participate in service activities that positively impact the community and profession, integrating research into industry engagement.
• Professional Development: Continuously develop your professional and leadership capabilities, maintaining currency in contemporary learning, teaching, and research approaches.

What will help you succeed

• Qualifications: A doctoral degree or equivalent accreditation in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Demonstrated teaching and research expertise, with a focus on First Nations education.
• Skills: High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Ian Wells, Head of College and Dean (Pathways Education) via +61 7 4631 1814 or [email protected].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.usq.edu.au

Reference Number: 0021_01/25

Location: Springfield (on Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul land) or Toowoomba (on Giabal and Jarowair land)

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $128,506 to $151,889 pa (includes salary range of $108,581 to $128,339 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday, 20 March 2025 @ 11.30pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer your recruitment journey available on our website.