Lecturer in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security

• Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Full-time permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% super (Academic Level B)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a teaching-focused Lecturer in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security to create meaningful impact on the next generation of technology professionals. Working in a collaborative and inclusive academic environment, you will lead engaging, studio-based learning experiences, coordinate contemporary courses and help students develop the practical and human-centred capabilities needed to navigate a rapidly changing discipline, including the opportunities and challenges presented by AI assistants.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate courses in software engineering and/or cyber security, including studio-based learning, course coordination, assessment, academic counselling and the application of relevant University teaching rules.
• Curriculum and educational innovation: Collaborate with program advisers, colleagues and stakeholders to design contemporary programs, learning materials and assessment practices that respond to developments in technology, industry and student learning.
• Scholarship of teaching and learning: Build an emerging profile in teaching impact and the scholarship of teaching and learning by exploring, evaluating and communicating evidence-based pedagogical practices and contributing to relevant projects and funding applications.
• Citizenship and service: Demonstrate UQ values through collaboration, participation in priority activities and committees, and the development of productive relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

You will bring disciplinary expertise and a purposeful, student-centred approach to teaching. You will also demonstrate:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related area.
• Expert knowledge gained through academic or industry practice in software engineering, cyber security or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching software engineering and/or cyber security at tertiary level, with the ability to contribute to broader computer science and information technology curricula.
• An emerging profile of teaching impact and/or education research, including involvement in curriculum development at course or program level.
• Experience designing engaging learning materials, assessment tasks and educational experiences, including studio-based learning or other innovative teaching approaches.
• Participation in projects that have improved curriculum, pedagogy or assessment practices, with experience contributing to funding applications considered desirable.
• Evidence of involvement in the supervision of Honours or Higher Degree by Research students, where appropriate, in education or discipline-based research.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students and external stakeholders.

We particularly welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may be underrepresented in this discipline.

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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Mark Utting at m.utting@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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume that includes a link to your public Google Scholar profile, an 1-page cover letter, and responses of no more than three pages total addressing the requirements in the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

A teaching seminar may be requested for selected candidates.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Thursday November 12th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69593).

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Why Choose UQ?

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

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Diverse and Inclusive Community:

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

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