"Sessional Academics, School of Psychology and Counselling"

Who are we looking for?

Sessional Academics contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and support student success within the Faculty of Health. Sessional Academics are engaged to undertake a range of temporary, ad hoc or irregular teaching and learning work, which may include activities such as lecturing, tutoring, marking, workshops and more. 

Modes of work for Sessional Academics may vary, with some work activities requiring face-to-face instruction, online participation, or a mixture of both. Sessional academics may be engaged to work across QUT’s campuses or distributed sites.

Due to the ad hoc and/or intermittent nature of sessional academic work, there is no guarantee of continuous, ongoing, or regular employment. 

Roles and work engagements are negotiated between the sessional staff member and the unit coordinator or leader of the organisational area and may fluctuate throughout the academic year based on the needs of the faculty.

The School of Psychology and Counselling 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 Behavioural Science (Psychology) in the following specialised areas:

• Social and developmental psychology (e.g. PYB202, PYB203, PYB302)
• Cognitive psychology (e.g. PYB204)
• Counselling (e.g. PYB007, PYB208)
• Neuropsychology (e.g. PYB102, PYB304)
• Alcohol and Drug Studies (e.g. PYB159)
• Forensic Psychology (e.g. PYB215)
• Family Therapy (e.g. PYB356) and
• Statistical analysis (e.g. PYB110, PYB210, PYB350)

For further information on the units offered, please click here and type in the unit code provided above, to see the unit outline. 

What do you need to succeed?

Successful applicants will have the following:

• Must possess a minimum 4-year qualification in psychology or related discipline.
• Relevant industry experience in psychology or teaching experience is desired.
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake an induction to QUT and complete mandatory on-line training as required for all staff at QUT.
• Ability to provide high quality and inclusive teaching to a diverse cohort of undergraduate students, including those who require learning adjustments and for culturally and linguistically diverse students

Additional information

Successful applicants may be contacted by the School’s Sessional Academic Staff Coordinator (via email) with a proposed offer for your consideration. Applications are only valid for the given semester; applicants will need to submit a new application for each semester they wish to be

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. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the sessional engagement.

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, Curiosity, 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.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to apply

Expressions of interest are made using the form at the following link (open in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari rather than Internet Explorer):

School of Psychology and Counselling Sessional Academic Application Form - Application Form

In addition, you are required to submit your resume (max. 3 pages) to psyc.sasc@qut.edu.au with the words ‘Sessional Staff Application' in the email subject line. Please ensure that your resume includes contact details and relevant information in relation to your teaching practices and discipline expertise.

Please note an application does not guarantee a position. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

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