Casual Academic - School of Mathematics and Physics (Mathematics and Statistics)

About This Opportunity 

The School of Mathematics and Physics is looking for casual academics who are enthusiastic about sharing their discipline knowledge, who can convey concepts to students with clarity, who are able to provide feedback in a timely fashion, and who are interested in developing and applying teaching strategies to support student learning in a range of different settings. Casual Academics are expected to foster caring, collaborative, and inclusive classrooms and laboratory environments.

The School of Mathematics and Physics values diversity and inclusion and seeks to ensure that all members of mathematics and physics communities at UQ feel empowered to apply to participate in such opportunities. We particularly encourage people who bring diversity to UQ – for example, gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability - to apply for casual academic work.

Responsibilities  

Casual Academic responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):   

• Delivering practical and applied teaching sessions 

• Marking  

• Teaching Support 

Background  

• Applicants should possess a strong academic background in Mathematics or Statistics, and normally be achieving a GPA of at least 5.5 and have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study. Prospective MATH casual academics must have completed MATH2001 (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least 4 units of Level 2 MATH courses in total. Prospective STAT casual academics must have completed STAT2004 (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least 4 units of Level 2 STAT courses in total.
• Honours, Masters by Research and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply. Postgraduate coursework students with completion of at least one semester’s work of full-time study are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants who have completed higher-level MATH or STAT courses at UQ (or equivalent institutions) will be given preference. Postgraduate professional experience in STEM or teaching will also be regarded favourably.

What We Can Offer

Limited positions for new Mathematics and Statistics Casual Academics.  

These positions are casual academic appointments. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. The casual rate will vary depending on the type of work completed. Please view our various casual academic pay scales.  

Further details are available at the UQ Casual Academic website and the SMP Casual Academic Staff Opportunities website.  

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (Enterprise Agreement).

Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Dr Samuel Kault ([email protected]). 

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 

 Want to Apply? 

Expressions of Interest can be submitted via the Apply Now link. Please provide your details, a resume and complete the questionnaire in full. 

If you are a current employee of the University (including casual staff), or hold a HDR Scholarship with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. 

 
The submission of your EOI is appreciated as soon as possible however is due no later than 11.59 pm on Sunday, 15th November 2026.   

Tips  

• If you want, and are qualified, to deliver sessions for specialist second or third year subjects you should mention this in your preferences.  

• New casual academics should be prepared to take on and should request 3 hours of paid work a week. This will include any preparation, delivery and marking.  

• International students should ensure they have a visa that permits this type of casual employment before applying for casual academic work. 

• Experienced casual academics can also apply for a lead casual academic position.  

• If you are able and willing to be a casual academic in advanced courses, please indicate these in your preferences as well. 

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted and need to attend an interview. These are usually short (5 mins). Details of interview times will be shared within a week of the job ad closing.