Deliver high-quality teaching in undergraduate coursework programs Foster and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture where colleagues and students can thrive Part-time (0.3 FTE), fixed-term (5 years) position based in Hobart About the opportunity The Lecturer in Physics will deliver teaching in the discipline of Physics, including content development at a time of rapid change in the profession, and in graduate careers. The successful applicant will create and deliver content, face to face and online, in seminars, tutorials, and practicals. Physics at the University of Tasmania has a strong tradition and research focus in the physics of the natural world, from astrophysics to geophysics, encompassing precision measurement and advanced computer simulations. Our undergraduate physics curriculum is designed to give a thorough grounding in quantitative problem-solving skills with a multidisciplinary flavour. The role provides an opportunity to develop a teaching portfolio that aligns with the School of Natural Sciences and Sciences and Engineering strategic direction in areas of fundamental science underpinning excellence in STEM and climate impacts, broadly considered What you’ll do: Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities. Undertake scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant postgraduate) coursework teaching of a high quality. Enable connections between undergraduate teaching and high-quality research of national standing and contribute to the successful development of honours and research students through the lens of research-informed teaching. Contribute to the development and maintenance of an inclusive culture where the community supports each other to collaborate and flourish. Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally including relevant interdisciplinary domains. What we’re looking for: Experience and demonstrated quality in university-level teaching and learning in physics. Experience in research supervision and supporting honours level learning. A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline and wider research community. A record of proactively developing inclusion, diversity and equity within a collaborative and supportive community. A PhD (or equivalent) in physics or a related field, along with registration to Work with Vulnerable People. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 pro rata plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff. In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application. To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria. For further information about this position, please contact Andrew Cole, Head of Discipline,Physics/Professor, andrew.cole@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 2438. Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process. Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details. Position Description- 501540 -Lecturer in Physics.pdf Applications close Monday, 24 November 2025, 11.55pm The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
