About This Opportunity

Join the School of Social Science at The University of Queensland as an Associate Lecturer (Teaching Focused) on a 0.4 FTE fixed-term appointment. This exciting opportunity will see you contribute to the undergraduate Sociology program by teaching SOCY3039: Applied Quantitative Research in Semester 2.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials, assess and mark students, maintain quality of courses, mentor students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Citizenship and Service: Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School, including thesis marking where relevant and School ad hoc working parties, perform administrative functions, and uphold University values.

This is a teaching focused position.

About You

Applicants should possess a PhD or near completion of a PhD in Sociology. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field or sub-field of Sociology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• Capacity to use a range of online systems and platforms in teaching and learning (e.g. Blackboard, electronic course profiles etc.).