Sessional Academics, School of Biomedical Sciences

**Who are we looking for?**

The School of Biomedical Sciences is looking to appoint sessional (casual) teaching staff who can support learning and teaching (delivery of practical sessions, workshops or tutorials) in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and additional units taught in Allied health degrees in the Faculty of Health. We are seeking teaching staff in the following areas:

- Anatomical sciences (includes cadaveric material) (LQB187, LQB185).
- Advanced Anatomical sciences (includes cadaveric material) (LQB570).
- Human Physiology (LQB258, LSB142).
- Clinical Immunology (LQB387).
- Medical Microbiology and Infection Control (LQB301).
- Cell and Molecular Biology (LQB182) and Biochemistry (LQB180).
- QUTYOU - University wide unit (QUT005).

For further information on the units offered by the school, please see the _Details and units_ tab in the _Explore this course_ section accessible through the above course links or go here and type in the unit code to see the unit outline.

**About the School of Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Health**

QUT’s School of Biomedical Sciences is internationally renowned for combining innovative research with high-quality teaching programs to address global health issues. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Our discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

Our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are educating and training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

**What do you need to succeed?** Successful applicants will have the following**:

- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree plus one-year postgraduate training OR relevant industry experience. The qualifications and industry experience should be in the discipline area you have nominated for teaching.
- Proven 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.
- Willingness to undertake inductions and complete mandatory on-line or face-to-face training prior to the commencement of the teaching semester.

**Additional information** Working hours and pay rate**

Hours vary according to individual unit timetables. Classes typically run from 9AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday on some or all weeks from 24th February to 30th May (Sem 1) and 21st July to 24th of October (Sem 2) 2025. The school runs classes at both Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point Campuses.

You will need to commit for each week a unit’s practical classes are held, although exceptions will be considered where agreed in advance. This is a real job, and you are expected to commit to it. Inductions would generally be carried out in the 1-2 weeks before the start of each semester.

Research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, honours and postgraduate students with discipline expertise.

Applicants who have previously taught in their field at a significant level who want to return to the workforce.

Applicants with substantial professional or industry experience (particularly in Medical Laboratory Science who are looking to explore teaching opportunities).

**Additional Information**:
Applicants **may be **contacted by Unit Coordinators and provided with semester based sessional teaching contracts that match your profile. Sessional contracts should only be accepted if you are confident that you have the capacity to complete the appointed hours.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the sessional contract. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**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):
SBMS Sessional Academic Application Form - MS form

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

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.

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