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School Details
Website: http://www.economics.uq.edu.au
Location: The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus
Telephone: +61 (7) 3365 6570
Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au
School Contact
Eliette Webb
Email: eliette.webb@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 (7) 3365 6783
Information for applicants
The School of Economics employs around 50 new tutors each year to undertake tutorial work in the first year, second year, third year and postgraduate economics courses. Tutors are appointed on a casual basis for the entire year (Semesters 1 & 2). There is no mid-year intake for Semester 2.
If you have achieved a GPA of 6.0 or better in introductory economics courses and have completed at least three years of undergraduate study, including a significant number of economics or statistics courses, you may be considered for tutorial work in the School. Economics Honours and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply. Postgraduate coursework students with completion of at least one semester’s worth of full-time study (economics) are also eligible to apply.
Tutors must meet high standards of presentation, be reliable and punctual, possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have demonstrated an interest in helping other people.
For detailed information regarding tutor workloads and remuneration, please see Information for Tutorial Applicants
Application Procedures
Complete the School of Economics Casual Tutor Application Form and submit this to the Tutorial Program Coordinator, School of Economics, Level 6, Colin Clark Building, St Lucia Campus by the last business day in October (for tutoring in the following year). Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview in late November.
Induction and Training
A Tutor Training Day is held prior to first semester each year (in February) and attendance is compulsory for all new tutors (tutors are paid to attend this training). Issues covered at the Training Day include tutor duties and responsibilities, teaching strategies, School facilities, Occupational Health and Safety, teaching evaluations and administrative matters such as timesheets and pay.
All appointed tutors should ensure they meet with the course coordinator and familiarise themselves with the tutorial material and procedures for their course prior to the commencement of classes.
Resources
The School of Economics will provide tutors with the following resources:
- Relevant course materials including textbooks and tutorial plans
- Office space for student consultation
- Access to photocopiers and mailboxes
- Printing facilities for tutorial purposes
- Stationery for tutorial duties
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