School of Social Science: Casual Academic Opportunities

**About This Opportunity**The * Lecturing/Teaching* Tutoring and Coordinating Tutoring* Assisting Course Coordinators* Marking**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 variousThe marking rate for standard essays is 3,500 words per hour and the pay rate code is AC30A or AC30B. For example, if marking 2,000 words for 18 students, then 2,000 x 18 / 3500 = 10 hours 17 mins. Initial marking hours are based upon expected enrolment figures, which often fluctuate in the first few weeks of semester. After census date, all marking is reassessed using census enrolment figures, which means that your allocated hours for marking may increase or decrease depending on student numbers.**Eligibility**In the School of Social Science preference is given to our current HDR students and HDR students enrolled in the ISSR for employment opportunities.You must have work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. UQ’s contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to .All applicants will be asked to nominate their course and/or general subject area preference/s in the application form. In addition, all applicants **must** upload the following documents for an application to be considered:* A copy of your current CV/resume* A brief statement addressing: + experience in tutoring/facilitating/marking undergraduate or postgraduate coursework; + experience using online tools (Blackboard, and other digital tools, e.g., Zoom, Kaltura, or lecture recording software); and + knowledge/expertise in the academic content of the course/s.*Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.*The submission of your application is appreciated as soon as possible however is due no later than **11.00 pm AEST on Friday 9 January 2026.****If you are a current employee of the University (including casual staff), or hold a HDR Scholarship with the University, please login to your staff** **and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.** is seeking Casual Academics for Summer Semester 1 2026. Casual Academics make a rich and important contribution to the School’s academic, teaching and research endeavours through the provision of a range of academically focused services and activities. Casual Academics may be engaged to fulfil a wide range of duties, including (but not limited to) lecturing; tutoring; marking; teaching; moderating/facilitating and/or student advising; across multiple academic areas. Casual Academics are paid according to the category of their duties, as detailed in Casual Academic responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): Current School of Social Science HDR students can apply to undertake casual academic positions for the courses listed on the . For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit and review(Enterprise Agreement). 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.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 .#J-18808-Ljbffr