Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Software Engineering
On-site · Saint Lucia, State of Queensland, Commonwealth of Australia
Job Summary
Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Cyber Security and Software Engineering at the University of Queensland (UQ), based at the St Lucia campus. This full-time permanent teaching-and-research role involves developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses across programming, cyber security, and software engineering; conducting and coordinating research; supervising Honours and HDR students; and building industry/government partnerships and internal service contributions. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum design, publish in leading journals and conferences, pursue external research funding, and participate in recruitment, onboarding, and development of research staff. The position emphasizes rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching, and meaningful engagement with industry and the wider community, with relocation support available for interstate or overseas applicants. Academic Level B or C qualifications compatible with the role are required, including a PhD and demonstrated national reputation in the field. This is a teaching-and-research position within EECS at UQ, offering benefits such as flexible working arrangements and pathways for career progression; pre-employment checks and potential relocation support are part of the process. Applications close 22 June 2026.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in computer science or a relevant field specializing in cyber security, computer engineering or software engineering
- evidence of high-quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, or postgraduate level
- experience in course coordination and curriculum design
- ability to supervise Honours and HDR students
- contributions to external research funding
- ability to mentor and develop researchers
- strong internal and external service contributions
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