Lecturer in Police Studies

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.

• Deliver impactful policing education through high-quality teaching and curriculum development
• Work in a dynamic, multi-campus environment with opportunities to collaborate across Tasmania
• Full time, ongoing role – Hobart preferred but Launceston/Burnie considered

About the opportunity

We are seeking a teaching-intensive Lecturer in Policing to join our growing academic team within a newly established School bringing together Emergency Care, Law Enforcement and Policing, and Emergency Management. This multi-campus school delivers programs across Tasmania and New South Wales, as well as online and in partnership with the Tasmania Police Academy.

In this role, you will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement, while also undertaking scholarly and professional activities aligned with the discipline. Supported by senior academics, you will develop your teaching and research profile with increasing autonomy.

We welcome applicants with expertise in areas such as Law, Psychology, or Cyber Crime/Security, who are keen to contribute to an innovative and evolving environment with strong links to industry and the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES).

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.
• Contribute to curriculum design and revision within the discipline as part of the development of new offerings scheduled for 2027 onwards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community
• Undertake high-quality research and help to secure external competitive and other funding and publish research findings.
• Contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students as appropriate, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations

­What we’re looking for:

• A Master or PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning activities, as well as curriculum design and review.
• An emerging record of, and continuing commitment to research, demonstrated by a record of publications, presentations at conferences.
• A record of contributing to the building and maintaining of effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.

Desirable Criteria:

• Background in Law, psychology or Cyber Crime/Security

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, rugged coastlines, distinctive towns, and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure such as the world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our acclaimed fresh food and beverage scene, family-run businesses, and diverse culinary experiences celebrate farm-fresh produce. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and Antarctic and across the Asia-Pacific. Relocation may be considered for the preferred candidate. 

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 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 Roles Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact please contact Professor Belinda Flanagan, Head of School, Belinda.Flanagan@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description -503208 - Lecturer in Policing (Level B).pdf

Applications close Sunday, 31 May 2026, 11.55pm

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.