Casual Academic Demonstrator - Biomedical Sciences

About the role

The School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland teaches 14 undergraduate programs and employs casual academic demonstrators to support teaching staff in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology courses. The position is based at the St Lucia campus and is open to high-achieving undergraduate students, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree students, as well as qualified non-students.

Key responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology courses.
• Familiarise yourself with the lecture and practical material for your course before classes begin.
• Be available for compulsory training sessions scheduled the week before the start of semester.
• Use the provided access to course materials and, where required, photocopiers and printing facilities for tutoring.

Required profile

• Academic qualifications and experience sufficient to cover the course, or the ability to acquire the knowledge through independent learning.
• Work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Applicants must indicate academic background, teaching experience and course preferences.

Application process

• Applications for Semester 1 2027 open on 2 November 2026 and close on 8 January 2027.
• Submit an application form, CV/resume, academic transcript and cover letter.
• Selection is by merit and school needs, in consultation with Course Coordinators; previous appointees are re-appointed only after exemplary performance.
• Allocations are mostly made before the semester starts but can change due to timetabling or enrolment changes.