"Sessional Academics – Anatomy & Physiology"

Who are we looking for?

The School of Biomedical Sciences is seeking enthusiastic and skilled sessional (casual) teaching staff to join our Anatomy and Physiology teaching team. This role involves delivering high-quality, hands-on practical classes to undergraduate students in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

You will be working under the leadership of the unit co-ordinator, with your teaching peers to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience, helping students develop the skills and knowledge required for success in health-related careers.

Selection will involve a group interview in a teaching lab, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate both your technical knowledge and your ability to work as part of a team.

About the Role

• Deliver practical classes and support learning in human anatomy (including cadaveric material) and human physiology.
• Contribute to a positive, team-based teaching environment.
• Support diverse cohorts of undergraduate students, including those requiring learning adjustments or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Undertake mandatory inductions and complete all required training before classes commence.

About the School of Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Health

The School of Biomedical Sciences provides innovative undergraduate degree programs in Medical Laboratory Science and Biomedical Science. Our Biomedical Science degree pathway also offers undergraduate students the option to enrol in double degrees with Law, Business and Mathematics. Teaching is carried out in contemporary learning spaces and laboratories, building on our reputation for emphasising the acquisition of practical skills as well as theoretical instruction.

Undergraduate students are also encouraged to engage in Work Integrated Learning and Vacation Research programs and gain further early experience in research through our postgraduate Honours program. The School also operates a postgraduate degree program in Diagnostic Genomics and has recently launched a new vertical degree, B. Biomedical Science/Master of Data Analytics. We are actively developing further postgraduate programs that bridge aspiring students to our research programs.

What do you need to succeed?

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with additional postgraduate training or relevant professional/industry experience in anatomy, physiology, or closely related disciplines.
• A proven ability to provide high-quality, inclusive teaching to diverse student groups.
• Commitment to scheduled teaching blocks during Semester 1 (23 Feb – 29 May 2026) and/or Semester 2 (20 July – 23 Oct 2026).
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team to deliver consistent and engaging teaching.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the sessional contract.

Additional information

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from:

• Postgraduate students, research assistants, and postdoctoral fellows with relevant discipline expertise.
• Experienced educators looking to return to teaching.
• Professionals with significant industry experience seeking to transition into teaching.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a group interview held in one of our teaching laboratories.
• The session will focus on assessing both your technical knowledge and your teamwork and communication skills in a practical teaching environment.
• This process ensures that successful candidates are well-prepared to deliver a high standard of teaching and to contribute positively to the team.

Group interviews held:

• End November/early December 2025
• End January 2026 (subject to availability)

Please note:

Job closes: 09-Nov-2025

An application does not guarantee a position.

QUT scholarship holders must forward a written approval from their HDR supervisor of teaching availability and can check employment eligibility with the Graduate Research Centre at hdr@qut.edu.au or phone 3138 7200.

Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For information on Sessional Academic classifications and salary rates please click here.

Please note: We are only considering applicants based in the Brisbane region for face-to-face employment.

Please note that a large number of factors affect whether appointments can be made, and due to the large number of applications, you may not be contacted if you are unsuccessful. If you have not previously worked for the School, you may be contacted for a short meeting with a staff member before being appointed. 

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As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

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