School Of Social Science: Casual Academic (Tutoring) Opportunities

About This Opportunity
The is seeking Casual Academic staff for Semester 1, 2024.
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
Casual Academic responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Lecturing/Teaching
• Tutoring and Coordinating Tutoring
• Assisting Course Coordinators
• Marking

What We Can Offer
Current School of Social Science HDR students can apply to undertake Casual Academic positions for the
These are Casual Academic appointments. The casual rate will vary depending on the type of work completed. Please view our various The marking rate for standard essays is 3500 words per hour and the pay rate code is AC30A or AC30B. For example, if marking 2000 words for 18 students, then 2000 x 18 / 3500 = 10 hours 17 mins.
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.
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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 contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to casualrecruit@uq.edu.au
Want to Apply?
All applicants will be asked to nominate your course and/or general subject area preference/s in the application form. In addition, all applicants must upload the following documents in order for your 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 (ECPs, Blackboard, and other digital tools, e.g., Zoom, Kaltura, or lecture recording software); and
• knowledge/expertise in the academic content of the course/s.

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.
The submission of your EOI is appreciated as soon as possible however is due no later than 11.00 pm AEST on Friday 7 January 2024.
If you are a current employee of the University (including casual staff), or hold a HDR Scholarship with the University, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.