University Lecturer

University lecturers teach tertiary students in one or more subject areas and conduct research projects.

University lecturers may perform the following tasks:

• prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical classes
• assess student assignments and grade student performance
• supervise research students
• discuss with students their progress and/or aspirations
• organise and conduct field trips and excursions or other learning activities
• research a specialised field of study and publish the findings in books or professional and academic journals
• attend meetings and conferences related to research
• plan courses in consultation with other staff, arrange course timetables and coordinate and supervise teaching assistants to conduct classes
• serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns
• prepare departmental budgets and associated reports
• provide professional consultative services to government and industry.

Specialisations:

With further training and experience, a university lecturer may be promoted to a position of educational leadership, such as dean of a faculty, or a head of school or college principal.

• academic ability
• interested in original research
• enjoy, and have aptitude for, teaching
• good oral and written communication skills
• confidence in presenting information to an audience and fielding questions
• able to work as part of a team
• leadership skills
• organisational and supervisory skills
• able to analyse and solve problems.

Personal Requirements:

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