Casual Academic - UQ School of the Environment - BIOL1050 at University of Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Teaching, Academic support, Practical class facilitation, Workshop facilitation, Exam invigilation, Student engagement, Research, Communication, Laboratory support

Industry

Higher Education

Description

School of the Environment Casual Academic positions Applications Close on 14 May 2026 at 11:59PM AEST About this opportunity The successful appointees will support BIOL1050 Organisms: Interactions and Functions in the delivery of course aims and learning outcomes. The course is delivered in person at the St Lucia campus. 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 (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 and/or workshop classes Marking Exam invigilation Preparation time Facilitation of a class activity not requiring the development of materials Attendance at induction sessions Undertaking of training as required Attendance at, or involvement in, other academic activities as directed by the Course Coordinator. 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 Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University. About BIOL1050 BIOL1050 Organisms: Interactions and Functions is a new first year biology course commencing Semester 2, 2026. The course is administered by the School of the Environment, and the core teaching team includes academics from the School of the Environment, School of Biomedical Sciences, and School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability. The student learning experience in BIOL1050 includes online self-directed learning modules, a weekly applied learning class (APP), and weekly alternating practicals (PRA) and workshops (WKS). BIOL1050 casual academics will be predominantly involved in PRA and/or WKS learning activities. BIOL1050 brings together the exciting intersection between ecology and physiology to explain the diversity of organisms through the variety of ecological and physiological strategies in response to the environment. Key physiological concepts covered include homeostasis, signalling, respiration, circulation, water balance, digestion and reproduction. Key ecological concepts covered include responding to the abiotic and biotic environment, symbiotic interactions, and population growth (including reproductive strategies). BIOL1050 explores these concepts through major plant, animal (and human) systems. About You You must possess at least an undergraduate degree majoring in the discipline in which you seek to deliver content. You will either have relatively recent experience with the course material or a demonstrated capacity to become familiar with the material in a short time. We welcome expressions of interest from PhD, Masters by Research and Honours candidates. Postgraduate coursework students with completion of at least one semester of full-time study are also eligible to apply. What we can offer 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. 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 BIOL1050 Course Coordinator Dr Gurion Ang: gurion.ang@uq.edu.au, or via MS Teams. For application queries, please contact casualrecruit@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line. Want to apply? All applicants must provide the following documents: Resume including academic transcript and relevant experience and skills Personal statement not exceeding 300 words as to how your experience and skills might contribute to the BIOL1050 student experience. To ensure your application is considered, you must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted. Shortlisting and informal interviews will prospectively take place by the end of May 2026. If you are a current employee of the University, including current casual staff and HDR scholars, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. 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.

Responsibilities

Casual academics will support the delivery of the BIOL1050 course by facilitating practical and workshop classes for students. Responsibilities also include exam invigilation, marking, and attending required training or academic activities as directed by the Course Coordinator.