About This Opportunity
The
School of Social Science
is seeking
C
asual
A
cademic
s
for Semester ******. Casual Academic
s
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
s
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
s
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
What We Can Offer
Current School of Social Science HDR students can apply to undertake casual academic positions for the courses listed on the
School of Social Science casual academics webpage
.
These are casual academic appointments.
As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work.
The casual rate will vary depending on the type of work completed. Please view our various
casual academic pay scales.
The marking rate for standard essays is 3,500 words per hour and the pay rate code is AC30A or AC30B. For example, if marking 2,000 words for 18 students, then 2,*************** = 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.
For further information about UQ's benefits, please visit




Why Work at UQ
and review
The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement *********
(Enterprise Agreement)
.
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
******
.
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.
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.
The submission of your application is appreciated as soon as possible however is due no later than
***** pm AEST on Sunday 14 June ****.
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
Workday account
and visit the internal careers board to apply for this chance. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

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