Lecturer in Feminist Philosophy (Continental Philosophy)

• School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range AUD$114,824 to AUD$136,048 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity 

The School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry is seeking a passionate and engaged Lecturer in Feminist Philosopher to contribute to our programs in Feminist Philosophy, Continental Philosophy and Gender Studies. This role encompasses research and research impact, course design and coordination, undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and academic service and administration.

You’ll be joining a team of diverse and multi-faceted scholars in Philosophy. The School is an intellectually rich, inclusive, and engaged environment for teaching, research, and learning. We aspire to be a place where academic, student, professional, and public communities connect, thrive, and create positive change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, and seek ways to make research impactful and meaningful in the community.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours and postgraduate students, mentor other staff and students.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and 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: 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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• A PhD in Feminist Philosophy (Continental/European)
• Demonstrated high quality teaching skills, and a desire to innovate in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise in Feminist philosophy and Continental philosophy
• Desire and ability to teach into the Gender Studies program.
• Evidence of an active research profile including high quality outputs, research impact and translation, funding, and plans for future funding.
• Willingness to share in discipline and School administration, including internal and external service and liaison with our communities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check.

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 Head of School, Professor Lisa Featherstone at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply? 

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

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
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 53896).

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 [email protected].

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.