Casual Academics - UQ Business School at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Public Speaking, eLearning Systems, Autonomous Work, Deadline Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University of Queensland Business School The University of Queensland Business School is independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia and among the leading institutions worldwide. Our mission is to cultivate courageous thinkers who empower future leaders to positively transform business and society. Based at the St Lucia campus as part of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, the School brings together 12,000 students and 200 subject experts. About This Expression of Interest The University of Queensland Business School is seeking expressions of interest from Tutors and Facilitators to be engaged on a casual basis. Casual Academics at The University of Queensland Business 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 key discipline areas of Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems, Management, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing and Tourism within the School by preparing and delivering 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 picturesque 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 recruitment@uq.edu.au. What We Can Offer This is a Casual position. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. Casual Academics at The University of Queensland Business School are paid in accordance with The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (Enterprise Agreement). For further information on casual rates, please visit our casual academic salaries page. We invest in the development of our Casual Academics through training sessions, plus a host of other University wide development initiatives. Questions? If you have any questions regarding this expression of interest, please contact The University of Queensland Business School's Casual Support team at casualsupport@business.uq.edu.au. Want to Submit an Expression of Interest? Please hit the APPLY button and follow the prompts. Expressions of interest must be submitted by Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11:00pm (AEST) for consideration for semesters 1 & 2 in 2026. If you submit an expression of interest after this date, you may be considered for vacancies that arise throughout the year or the year following. If you are a current UQ Employee, unpaid staff member or scholar please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity via our Internal Job Board. To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Workday portal. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted. Applications close: Sunday 23rd November 2025 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 prepare and deliver tutorials, mark assessment items, conduct student consultations, and foster a positive learning environment. Facilitators will assist in activity-based seminars, tutorials, and workshops.