Casual Academic - UQ School of the Environment
Applications Close on 30th May 2026 at 11:59PM AEST.
About This Opportunity
The successful appointees will support the Course Coordinator in the delivery of course aims and learning outcomes for first-year, second-year, third-year and postgraduate courses in the School of the Environment.
Casual academic positions are based at both St Lucia and Gatton Campuses, depending on the course selected. Successful appointees must be available to attend on campus.
Casual Academics are remunerated according to the category of their duties, as detailed in The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrator support for the conduct of practical classes, demonstrations, student field work and excursions
* Marking
* Exam invigilation
* Preparation time
* Facilitation of a class activity not requiring the development of materials
* Consultation with students
* Attendance at induction sessions
* Undertaking of training as required
* Moderating discussion forums, being available for student consultation online or in person, being available for consultation/ assistance on a specific activity such as a simulation and where no preparation or follow-up is required outside of scheduled hours
* Attendance at, or involvement in, other academic activities as directed by their supervisor
Compliance
* The University's Code of Conduct
* Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School
* The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures
* Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University
About You
We welcome expressions of interest from research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, honours, undergraduate/postgraduate and Higher Degree Research students, and applicants who have previously taught in their field at a significant level who want to return to the workforce.
What we can offer
This is a casual position. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. The casual hourly rate can be viewed here. Most casual academics rates will be within the AC30 and AC50 pay scales.
For further information about UQ's benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review Operational UQ Enterprise Agreement_2021-2026.pdf.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact the SENV CAHP team: senv.cahp@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact casualrecruit@uq.edu.au stating the job reference.
Required Documents
* Resume
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