Online Biostatistics Educator (Part-Time) (Brisbane)

Part-time (60%), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2028
- Base salary will be in the range $143,099 – $164,748 + 17% super (Academic Level C)
- Based at our Herston campus location
- School of Public Health
- Part-time (60%), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2028
- Base salary will be in the range $143,099 – $164,748 + 17% super (Academic Level C)
- Based at our Herston campus location About This Prospect This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and cutting-edge educator to play a leading role in shaping high‑impact online biostatistics education at one of Australia’s most respected universities. As a Senior Lecturer, you will design, deliver, and continuously evolve engaging digital learning experiences that build statistical confidence and capability for students tackling complex public health challenges. Embedded within the School of Public Health, you will teach biostatistics across the Master of Biostatistics, Master of Public Health, and Bachelor of Health Sciences programs, including contributing to the nationally significant Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia.

This role offers the chance to make a visible difference to student learning outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented academic environment. Key Responsibilities Will Include

- Teaching: Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging online biostatistics courses, translating complex concepts into applied, accessible learning experiences for diverse student cohorts.
- Curriculum leadership: Take ownership of course and assessment design, contributing to program‑level curriculum development and continuous improvement in online pedagogy.
- Educational impact: Champion contemporary, inclusive teaching practices that strengthen student engagement and confidence, and positively influence the teaching practice of peers.
- Citizenship and service: Contribute to a vibrant academic culture through collaboration, mentoring, and service that advances teaching excellence within the School and University. This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About You You are a confident and enthusiastic educator with strong disciplinary grounding in biostatistics and a genuine motivation to create meaningful learning experiences. You are energised by the opportunity to own your teaching, experiment with digital approaches, and help students see the real‑world relevance of biostatistics in public health. You Will Bring

- A PhD or equivalent qualification in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline, with strong foundational training in biostatistics.
- A demonstrated track record of effective teaching or a clear passion and capability for delivering high‑quality, student‑centred online learning.
- Experience teaching quantitative or biostatistics content at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with course coordination or significant teaching responsibility highly regarded.
- The ability to communicate complex statistical ideas clearly and creatively, supporting students from varied academic and professional backgrounds.
- Evidence of curriculum design, assessment development, or digital learning innovation that enhances student engagement and outcomes.
- Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to take ownership of courses while working collaboratively with colleagues.
- Alignment with UQ values and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement in teaching and service. About UQ At The University of Queensland, we are creating change together through purposeful education, research, and engagement. The School of Public Health is internationally recognised for teaching excellence and innovation, with UQ continuing to invest in digitally enabled learning that responds to workforce and community needs.

Recent UQ initiatives highlight leadership in re‑imagining public health education for a data‑driven, globally connected future. The greater benefits of joining UQ 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 academic career progression through the promotions process. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Michael Waller at . For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer‑sponsored work rights are not available. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to chance. We are happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64716). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 12th June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r8biq