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University Lecturer

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

A university lecturer may perform the following tasks:

prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical classes
assess student assignments and grade student performance
discuss with students their progress and/or aspirations
keep an eye on students' progress and supervise research students
organise and conduct field trips and excursions
research a specialised field of study and publish the findings in books or professional and academic journals
attend meetings and conferences to do with research, budget and policy matters and departmental administration
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.

University lecturers may be employed on a full-time, part-time, contractual or casual basis.

Required Skills - University Lecturer

academic ability of a high order
aptitude for original research
enjoy, and have aptitude for, teaching
good oral and written communication skills
confidence in presenting information to, and being questioned by, groups of people
able to work as part of a team
leadership skills
organisational and supervisory skills
able to analyse and solve problems