Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Software Engineering

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Software Engineering

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 $117,120.53 – $138,769.70 + 17% super (Academic Level B) or $143,099.52 – $164,748.71 + 17% super (Academic Level C)

Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to join the Cyber Security and Software Engineering group. This teaching and research position will contribute to a vibrant, ambitious, and collaborative academic environment that values rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching, and meaningful industry and community engagement. Working closely with colleagues in EECS and the UQ Cyber Research Centre, you will help shape the next generation of cyber security and software engineering professionals while advancing impactful research aligned with UQ’s purpose of creating change together.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop, coordinate and deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses across programming, cyber security, software engineering and related areas; engage in innovative curriculum design; assess and support students in line with University teaching and learning standards.
• Research: Establish and sustain a high‑quality research program in cyber security, software engineering, or both; contribute to collaborative research projects; seek, obtain and manage competitive research funding; and publish in leading journals and conferences.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students; contribute to researcher development through mentoring, supervision training, and leadership; and support the recruitment, onboarding and development of research staff.
• Citizenship and Service: Build partnerships with industry, government and professional bodies; contribute to internal service roles and decision‑making; mentor colleagues and students; and consistently uphold UQ’s values and commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

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

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About You

Academic Level B (Lecturer):

• Completion of a PhD in computer science or in a relevant field, specialising in cyber security, computer engineering or software engineering.
• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, or postgraduate level, with experience in teaching programming, software engineering, or cyber security.
• Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation in curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• A developing national reputation and track record of impactful research with publications in reputed refereed journals and at top conferences in the field.
• Evidence of contributions towards seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding.
• A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer):

• Completion of a PhD in computer science or in a relevant field, specialising in cyber security, computer engineering or software engineering.
• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate level, with experience in teaching programming, software engineering, or cyber security.
• Experience in course coordination and leadership in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• An established national reputation and strong track record of impactful research with publications in reputed refereed journals and at top conferences in the field.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding.
• An established track record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong contributions in internal and external service roles.

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, flexible working arrangements, 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 contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, quoting the job reference number in the subject line.

Please note: As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a short mock lecture to the interview panel.

When you apply, please upload a resume, cover letter, and responses addressing the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications 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 Monday 22 June 2026, at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64921).