Casual Academic staff make a rich and important contribution to the School’s academic, teaching and research endeavours through the provision of a range of academically focused services and activities. Casual Academic staff may be engaged to fulfil a wide range of duties, including (but not limited to) lecturing; tutoring; marking; teaching; moderating/facilitating and/or student advising; across multiple academic areas. Casual Academic staff are paid according to the category of their duties, as detailed in UQ’s Enterprise Agreement.
Casual Academic responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Lecturing/Teaching
- Tutoring and Coordinating Tutoring
- Assisting Course Coordinators
- Marking
Initial marking hours are based upon expected enrolment figures, which often fluctuate in the first few weeks of semester. After census date, all marking is reassessed using census enrolment figures, which means that your allocated hours for marking may increase or decrease depending on student numbers.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review Operational UQ Enterprise Agreement_2021-2026.pdf.
Eligibility
In the School of Social Science preference is given to our current HDR students and HDR students enrolled in the ISSR for employment opportunities.
You must have work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. UQ’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to *************@uq.edu.au
Want to Apply?
All Applicants Will Be Asked To Nominate Their Course And/or General Subject Area Preference/s In The Application Form. In Addition, All Applicants Must Upload The Following Documents For An Application To Be Considered
- A copy of your current CV/resume
- A brief statement addressing:
- experience in tutoring/facilitating/marking undergraduate or postgraduate coursework;
- experience using online tools (Blackboard, and other digital tools, e.g., Zoom, Kaltura, or lecture recording software); and
- knowledge/expertise in the academic content of the course/s.