Sessional Academic – Oodgeroo Unit – Keystones of Success

The Oodgeroo Unit is QUT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support centre, committed to developing better access to university education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and promote higher levels of participation in tertiary education. The Oodgeroo Unit provides a range of facilities and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across both campuses including the Keystones of Success: Supporting our Future Leaders program.

The Keystones of Success: Supporting our Future Leaders program provides individual tuition support to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at QUT.

The Oodgeroo Unit requires additional sessional academic appointments to support our students throughout the academic calendar year. Successful applicants will become apart of a casual talent pool with the Oodgeroo Unit Keystones of Success program.  

While all study areas are encouraged to apply, the Oodgeroo Unit is prioritising to establish a pool of sessional academics to aid in the tutoring of the following school/disciplines:

Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice

• School of Justice
• Visual Communication
• Creative Writing
• School of Design (Architecture)
• School of Teacher Education and Leadership (Secondary Education)

Faculty of Engineering

• School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• School of Design (Architecture)

Faculty of Science

• School of Computer Science
• School of Information Systems
• School of Mathematical Sciences

Faculty of Health

• School of Clinical Sciences
• School of Biomedical Sciences
• School of Nursing
• School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Faculty of Business and Law

Successful applicants will have the following:

Essential: 

A minimum undergraduate bachelor’s degree or significant study towards one (192 credit points or 2 years into degree)

GPA 5.0 or higher (or relevant and current industry experience)

A valid Blue Card or

eligibility to obtain one

Demonstrate a willingness to undertake an induction to QUT and complete mandatory on-line training as required for all staff at QUT

A willingness to facilitate both online and face-to-face tutoring sessions

Desirable:

Prior tutoring experience is desirable but not essential

Prior experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is desirable but not essential

Additional Information

If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the Learning Success Team for an interview. Positions are based on availability within the study field. This is a contractual based role for the duration of the study Semester. Currently hiring for Semester 1, 2023. Applications will remain on file for at least 6-12 months.

Sessional contracts should only be accepted if the appointee is confident that they have the capacity to complete the appointed hours.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you are interested in expressing your interest to be a Sessional Academic with the Oodgeroo Unit, please submit your expression of interest here . Please note you will be asked to submit a copy of your resume, Academic Transcripts (undergraduate) and Blue Card details (if have any). 

For further information about the positions, please contact the Learning Success Team via email: keystones.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au

For information on Sessional Academic classifications (CAAAR & CAAAS) and hourly rates, please click here .