Casual Economics Tutor — On-Campus Tutorials & Feedback

The University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland in Brisbane invites applications for casual Economics tutorials in the School of Economics. Successful applicants will deliver tutorials across first to postgraduate level, prepare materials, consult with students, and provide marking and feedback on assessments on campus at St Lucia.

Casual Academic appointments are remunerated according to the Enterprise Agreement; the on-school role requires availability for on-site delivery and adherence to university teaching

Qualifications

• Candidates enrolled in the BECON or BAFE must have completed at least 10 units (5 courses) of UQ ECON-coded courses by July 2026 and achieved a GPA of 6.5 or better in economics courses.
• Candidates enrolled in the BPPE, the Bachelor of Arts (Economics Major), the Bachelor of Business Management (Business Economics Major), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major), or the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Finance Major) must have completed at least 6 units (3 courses) of UQ ECON-coded courses by July 2026 and achieved a GPA of 6.5 or better in economics courses.
• Candidates enrolled in the Economics Masters program must have completed at least one semester full time of postgraduate study including 8 units (4 courses) of ECON-coded courses and achieved a GPA of 6.5 or better.
• UQ PhD in Economics candidates are encouraged to apply and do not need to have studied previously at UQ to be eligible.
• We welcome and encourage applications from female candidates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering theoretical and/or practical tutorials which are engaging, context-relevant and where possible, participative.
• Tutoring students in face to face delivery mode.
• Providing support to students, including, consultation, and assessment feedback.
• Undertaking marking of assessment tasks, as directed by course coordinators, with hours for marking to be confirmed by School Administration staff prior to commencing marking.
• Maintaining, and where possible improving, the quality of tutorials, as measured through evaluation instruments to meet industry and educational standards.
• Providing tutorial support for other positions during planned or unexpected absences.
• Understanding and applying University Rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.
• Maintaining class participation and attendance lists as required.
• Maintaining a high level of performance on evaluations by students.
• Attending meetings, induction sessions or required training sessions.

Job description

The University of Queensland in Brisbane invites applications for casual Economics tutorials in the School of Economics. Successful applicants will deliver tutorials across first to postgraduate level, prepare materials, consult with students, and provide marking and feedback on assessments on campus at St Lucia.

Casual Academic appointments are remunerated according to the Enterprise Agreement; the on-school role requires availability for on-site delivery and adherence to university teaching