• School of Architecture, Design and Planning - Faculty of EAIT
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $137,542.79 - $158,351.30 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
• Based at our St Lucia Campus, Brisbane

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Design to leverage their established expertise in design practice to contribute to the development of a growing interdisciplinary design program, alongside advancing design research. In this position you will lead the enhancement of student enrichment across both the curriculum and student experience, fostering industry engagement and partnerships. You will collaborate closely with staff in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning to elevate the program's profile and impact, ensuring alignment with contemporary design practice and academic excellence.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Contribute to the advancement of an innovative, interdisciplinary design curriculum by revising existing content and developing new course offerings that enhance contemporary design education. Deliver engaging lectures and tutorials, coordinate courses, assess student work, and provide academic support and counselling. Ensure teaching practices align with relevant University policies and standards.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Higher Degree by Research students and lead engagement opportunities to support their development. Provide effective leadership by offering feedback, coaching, and professional growth opportunities. Manage staff performance and conduct throughout the employee lifecycle in alignment with University policies and procedures.
• Citizenship and Service: Contribute to strengthening strategic industry partnerships that elevate the design program's profile and impact, reflecting its interdisciplinary focus. Maintain a strong record of internal service, actively participating in committees and collaborative decision-making. Fulfill administrative responsibilities as needed, consistently demonstrating UQ values. Provide leadership through mentoring, fostering collaboration, and supporting staff wellbeing.
• Research: Maintain an active research profile through high-quality outputs, including scholarly publications, industry-relevant work, and non-traditional research outputs. Support knowledge transfer and the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property to benefit research end users. Conduct independent and collaborative research that influences policy, practice, or commercial outcomes, earning national recognition and building international standing. Lead and coordinate strategic research collaborations across the University and with national and international partners.

This is a teaching focused 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

• Completed PhD or equivalent in Design or equivalent professional standing, demonstrated by a minimum of 10 years of industry experience in design practice.
• Recent and active engagement in interdisciplinary design practice, with a demonstrated ability to integrate contemporary industry practices into teaching and research.
• A strong understanding of current design industry standards, tools, and workflows, supported by national or international recognition (e.g. awards, publications, exhibitions, or leadership roles in industry).
• Proficiency in technical and digital design capabilities relevant to contemporary practice, including visual communication tools (Adobe Creative Cloud), Computer-Aided Design (e.g. Autodesk Fusion), prototyping tools and processes (digital and physical).
• An established profile within the design discipline as well as experience in training, leading, and mentoring design teams in professional and/or academic settings, with evidence of the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences across a variety of contexts.
• A strong track record, or demonstrated potential, in leading or contributing to the development of educational programs, including course coordination, curriculum design, or the creation of training materials-either within higher education or through industry-based learning, professional development, or practice-led education initiatives.
• A record of meaningful contributions to governance, administration, and/or leadership within an organisation institution, along with active engagement with the broader professional and/or academic community.

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.

Work Rights
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 more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the 'About You' section

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51450).