Senior Lecturer in Communication Science (University of Queensland)

School of Communication and Arts Full-time, permanent position at Level B or Level C Base salary will be in the range $114,824 - $136,048 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) or $140,293 - $161,518 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional individual as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Digital Journalism. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: mis- and disinformation; artificial intelligence in journalism; future focused audio and video production; industry-standard journalism practice and technologies. Professional journalistic experience is also desirable. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise Higher Degree Research Students, conduct high-quality scholarship, foster engagement with external stakeholders and partners, and contribute to the collegial environment of the School and University. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: Develop and deliver courses Engage in curriculum design Coordinate courses Assess students Provide academic counseling Adhere to university teaching rules Research: Establish a research program Collaborate on research projects Seek and manage research funding Publish in reputable journals Utilize best practice research methodologies Participate in project discussions Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students Ensure that supervisees are provided with appropriate training in relation to research integrity and ethics policies Support the skills and career development of supervisees Undertake relevant supervisory training and development opportunities Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships Demonstrate leadership through mentoring Engage in internal service roles and committees Perform administrative functions Provide support to colleagues 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: Being part of a Group of Eight university 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 Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process About You Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field of Digital Journalism. Additionally, you will demonstrate: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mis- and disinformation; artificial intelligence in journalism; future focused audio and video production; industry-standard journalism practice and technologies A growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) in teaching with evidence of high-quality University teaching at different levels (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate) across a variety of settings Ability to lead/coordinate (Level B) or extensive experience leading/coordinating (Level C) courses and contribute to the development and innovation of curricula and course material Ability (Level B) or demonstrated experience (Level C) supervising honours and Higher Degree Research students to completion A developing (Level B) or sustained (Level C) track record of publication and the ability to conceive and execute a mid to long term research agenda. For Level C, there should be demonstration of such successful pursuit of a research agenda Evidence of seeking (Level B), obtaining and managing (Level C) external research funding as appropriate within the field Experience in internal service roles and a growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) of professional expertise that complements the School 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. 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? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Ted Nannicelli at t.nannicelli@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: Resume Cover letter 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 Tuesday 30 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-54656) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

School of Communication and Arts
Full-time, permanent position at Level B or Level C
Base salary will be in the range $114,824 - $136,048 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) or $140,293 - $161,518 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional individual as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Digital Journalism. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: mis- and disinformation; artificial intelligence in journalism; future focused audio and video production; industry-standard journalism practice and technologies. Professional journalistic experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise Higher Degree Research Students, conduct high-quality scholarship, foster engagement with external stakeholders and partners, and contribute to the collegial environment of the School and University.

Key responsibilities will include:

Teaching:
- Develop and deliver courses
- Engage in curriculum design
- Coordinate courses
- Assess students
- Provide academic counseling
- Adhere to university teaching rules
Research:
- Establish a research program
- Collaborate on research projects
- Seek and manage research funding
- Publish in reputable journals
- Utilize best practice research methodologies
- Participate in project discussions
Supervision and Researcher Development:
- Supervise students
- Ensure that supervisees are provided with appropriate training in relation to research integrity and ethics policies
- Support the skills and career development of supervisees
- Undertake relevant supervisory training and development opportunities
Citizenship and Service:
- Develop partnerships
- Demonstrate leadership through mentoring
- Engage in internal service roles and committees
- Perform administrative functions
- Provide support to colleagues
- 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:
- Being part of a Group of Eight university
- 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
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
About You

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field of Digital Journalism. Additionally, you will demonstrate:
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mis- and disinformation; artificial intelligence in journalism; future focused audio and video production; industry-standard journalism practice and technologies
- A growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) in teaching with evidence of high-quality University teaching at different levels (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate) across a variety of settings
- Ability to lead/coordinate (Level B) or extensive experience leading/coordinating (Level C) courses and contribute to the development and innovation of curricula and course material
- Ability (Level B) or demonstrated experience (Level C) supervising honours and Higher Degree Research students to completion
- A developing (Level B) or sustained (Level C) track record of publication and the ability to conceive and execute a mid to long term research agenda. For Level C, there should be demonstration of such successful pursuit of a research agenda
- Evidence of seeking (Level B), obtaining and managing (Level C) external research funding as appropriate within the field
- Experience in internal service roles and a growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) of professional expertise that complements the School
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.

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?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Ted Nannicelli at t.nannicelli@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:
- Resume
- Cover letter
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 Tuesday 30 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-54656)