Casual Academic - UQ School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
The University of Queensland – Saint Lucia QLD
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Casual Position
Applications Close on
04 December ****
at 11:59PM AEST
About this opportunity
The successful appointees will support the Course Coordinator in the delivery of course aims and learning outcomes, in first year, second year, third year and postgraduate courses in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability.
Casual academic positions are based at both the Gatton and St Lucia Campuses and 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 ********* (Enterprise Agreement) and reiterated in this job profile.
Responsibilities as a Casual Academic may include (but are not limited to):
Demonstrator support for the conduct of practical classes, demonstrations, student field 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 a discussion forum, 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 paid time; and
attendance at, or involvement in, other academic activities as directed by their Supervisor.
Compliance




All Casual academics are required to comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:
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 Servicesfor Overseas Students Act ****, the National Code **** and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.
About theSchool of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
The School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability brings together expertise in agriculture, agribusiness, plant and crop sciences, animal science, soil science, food science, and international and rural development.
While the School itself is new, it draws on a rich history from predecessor Schools — the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Officially established on 30 June ****,



the School brings into sharper focus the need to address theUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goalsrelating to zero hunger, life on land and life under water.
Together, our work will help address complex and unrelenting global issues such as climate change, food and water insecurity, and biosecurity.
With world class teaching and research facilities, the School provides a flagship learning environment for addressing food security and sustainability on a global scale, while training and graduating a workforce capable of tackling these challenges. Academic support staff play a vital role in teaching and learning within the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability (AGFS), assisting teaching staff in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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 acasual 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 informationabout UQ's perks, pleasevisitWhy Work at UQandreview Operational UQ Enterprise Agreement_*********.pdf.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contactAGFS CAHP team: ******
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