Sessional Academics, School of Creative Arts

Sessional Academics, School of Creative Arts

Who are we looking for?

The School of Creative Arts is looking to establish a pool of Sessional Academics who can support with learning and teaching across a broad range of study areas across the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of Creative Industries. The school supports Majors in the following areas

• Acting
• Animation
• Creative Writing
• Drama
• Dance
• Film, Screen & New Media
• Music
• Production Design
• Visual Arts

For further information on all the school’s units offered, please see the details and units tab in the "Explore this course" section accessible via the links provided above.

What do you need to succeed?

Successful applicants will have the following:

• Minimum of a post graduate degree in an area relevant to Creative Arts
• Relevant and current industry experience
• Experience of teaching and/or assessing skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake an induction to QUT and complete mandatory online training as required for all staff at QUT

Additional information

Successful applicants may be contacted by Unit Coordinators and may receive requests to work in areas that match their profile. Your resume will remain on file for 12 months.

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. 

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

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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How to apply

If you are interested in Sessional Academic work within the School of Creative Arts, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, please submit an Expression of Interest which includes the following to : ciesj.creative@qut.edu.au

•  A current resume (max. 3 pages). Your resume should include relevant information in relation to your teaching practices and results.

•  A written response to the Selection Criteria in the Sessional Academic Position Description which nominates your study area/s of interest and demonstrates your expertise in relation to these study areas.

•  Submit your resume and response to Selection Criteria to: ciesj.creative@qut.edu.au

•  Please note: Your Expression of Interest and resume must evidence how you meet all elements of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.View Position Description