Associate Lecturer Anthropology at Queensland, Australia

About Position/Job

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for a part-time Associate Lecturer in Anthropology based at the St Lucia campus, Brisbane. This fixed-term (40% FTE) appointment runs from February to June 2026 and focuses on teaching ANTH2250 Medical Anthropology in Semester 1. Reporting to Associate Professor Jenny Munro, the role emphasises high-quality, student-centred teaching, curriculum design, assessment, and active engagement in the School of Social Science’s academic community. Ideal candidates will have an emerging teaching profile, strong disciplinary knowledge in Anthropology, and experience with innovative teaching methods, including online delivery. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s leading social science schools while working with the UQ Anthropology Museum and other research centres.

Position/Job Details

Position: Associate Lecturer (Anthropology)
Institution: The University of Queensland
Department: School of Social Science
Research field: Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Social Science
Location: St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia
Number of posts: One
Job Type: Part-time (40% FTE), fixed-term
Start Date (Anticipated): February 2026
Working Hours: Part-time (40% FTE)
Salary Range: AU$82,057.75 – AU$109,246.18 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level A)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Medical Anthropology
Social Science pedagogy
Interdisciplinary teaching in Anthropology, Criminology, Sociology, and Archaeology

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Completion or near-completion of a PhD in Anthropology
Demonstrated disciplinary knowledge and teaching ability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with online learning platforms (e.g., Blackboard)
Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Preferred Qualifications: