About This Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology/School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is seeking applications from current Casual Academic employees within the faculty who are interested in continuing, variable intensity academic employment at the University.
These permanent Teaching Associate (TA) positions will have a teaching intensive focus and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching practice within the faculty. This will include administrative tasks such as managing a tutor team, training, discipline currency and development activities. As a Teaching Associate, you will utilise your expertise in curricula, pedagogy, and assessment to advance student learning, enhance student engagement and support the student experience.
These are continuing, part-time (50% FTE) academic positions
These Teaching Associate opportunities will be offered as Associate Lecturer (Academic Level A, Step 6) appointments commensurate with the casual level to which you are working at the time of application.
The greater benefits of the Teaching Associate role include: regular salary increases, recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.
About You
These opportunities are open to any Casual Academic employee who has undertaken teaching allocation of at least 0.2 FTE, measured over teaching weeks, in an Organisational Unit/s, in at least four (4) semesters in the last four (4) years. You are invited to apply for a Teaching Associate appointment in your Organisational Unit, subject to meeting the operational requirements.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact your Head of School. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and a brief cover letter addressing your experience at UQ and your motivation for, and interest in, this Teaching Associate opportunity. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
As part of the selection process for these opportunities, shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview with a selection committee.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and a qualification verification. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close on Thursday July 30th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67079).
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