Casual Academics - School of Communication and Arts

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Queensland is inviting expressions of interest for casual academic roles within the Communication and Arts School. Successful candidates will prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials, mark assessments, and provide student consultations to support undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Ideal applicants will hold an undergraduate degree, be enrolled in postgraduate studies or have relevant industry experience, and demonstrate effective teaching and public speaking

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree.
• GPA of 5.0 or higher.
• Enrollment in a relevant postgraduate program (coursework or HDR).
• Industry experience in business or related discipline is desirable.
• Teaching evaluations or evidence to support teaching claims.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and deliver lectures/seminars/tutorials.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback.
• Conduct student consultations and foster a positive learning environment.
• Assist in activity-based seminars, tutorials and workshops.
• Operate autonomously and meet deadlines.

Connaissances

Teaching

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Time management

Autonomous work

Formation

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate study enrollment

Industry experience

Outils

Blackboard

Description du poste

The University of Queensland Communication and Arts School The University of Queensland Communication and Arts School is a large, research-intensive unit with an international reputation for outstanding research and teaching in Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication for Social Change, Digital Media, Journalism, Media and Digital Cultures, Professional and Creative Writing and Literature, Drama, Film and Television Studies and Art History. Our academics are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds. The school is based at the St Lucia campus as part of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

About This Expression of Interest

The University of Queensland Communication and Arts School is seeking expressions of interest from casual academics and facilitators to be engaged on a casual basis to teach into our school courses.

Casual Academics at The University of Queensland Communication and Arts School play a significant part in the overall student experience. As such, our successful candidates will participate in the education of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students within the school by preparing and delivering lectures/seminars/tutorials, marking assessment items, conducting student consultations and fostering a positive learning environment. Facilitators are also being sought to assist in activity-based seminars, tutorials and workshops.These positions are located at our St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

As a casual academic, you'll have a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with a minimum GPA of 5.0, enrolment in a relevant postgraduate program (coursework or HDR), and/or relevant Industry experience ideally within a business or related discipline. Your skills in teaching will be demonstrable and effective, with teaching evaluations (or other evidence) to support your claims. You'll be proficient in using eLearning systems, such as Blackboard, or are capable of swiftly learning new software. Experience in public speaking and leading small groups will be highly regarded, plus a proven ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [e-mail].

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.We invest in the development of our Casual Academics through training sessions, plus a host of other University wide development initiatives.For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and reviewThe University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (Enterprise Agreement).

If you have any questions regarding this expression of interest, please contact The University of Queensland Communication and Art School's Casual Support team at [e-mail].

Applications close: Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST).

About UQ

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.