UQ COLLEGE 

UQ College (UQC) provides international and domestic students with access to further and higher education through the delivery of high-quality pathway programs. In addition to English language pathway programs, UQC delivers the UQ Foundation Program; the Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) and several Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programs.

UQ College Limited (UQC) is a wholly owned subsidiary company and Registered Training Organisation for the University of Queensland (UQ).

Information about UQC may be found at https://www.uqcollege.uq.edu.au

 Why join the UQ College team?

We are looking for TESOL language teachers to join our supportive and innovative teaching team in September and October.

At UQC our focus is on providing a first-class student experience both in and out of the classroom. We want every teacher to reach their full potential as a skilled instructor who can provide a consistently challenging, engaging, and rewarding learning environment for their students.

Some benefits of working at UQ College include:

• Onboarding process including paid induction and training.
• Regular paid professional development opportunities.
• Access to high quality teaching materials and programs.
• Supportive colleagues and managers.
• Attractive on campus workplace.
• Competitive remuneration

DUTY STATEMENT

Primary purpose of position

Successful appointees will primarily engage in the delivery of high-quality English language instruction to international EAL students on a pathway to degree programs at The University of Queensland.

Duties:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contact classroom teaching (8 – 20 hours per week) and related duties (e.g., lesson planning, feedback/marking, taking attendance, etc.)
• Student assessment, test invigilation, marking and recording of results
• Development of shared teaching and learning materials
• Participation in orientations, student consultations and supervision of student activities
• Reporting on student academic progress and liaising with academic support staff, as required.
• Participation in continuing professional development
• General course administration at the direction of the relevant Academic Manager

Other

Comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

• UQ College’s and the University’s Codes of Conduct.
• Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by UQC and the University
• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.

Applicants should also hold a current Blue Card or QCT registration prior to commencing at UQ College, or have an applicating pending.

Reporting Relationships

The position reports to an Academic Manager

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential 

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma of at least 3 years full-time or equivalent; and
• Certificate IV in TESOL

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• At least 1 year full-time or equivalent ESL/EFL teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, experience in teaching on academic English pathway programs
• Experience in the reliable assessment of speaking and writing
• Clear evidence of interest and involvement in professional development activities

Communication Skills, Organisational Skills and Personal Qualities

• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with all colleagues across the College

How to Apply:

It is a requirement to submit the following with your application via seek.com. (do not apply via email):

• Resume
• Cover letter including response to selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Apply

Applications Close: once all positions are filled

• A number of positions are available. Interviews will be conducted once we start receiving applications.
• For late September start date, please submit your application as soon as possible.
• For late October start date, please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 6 October.

Further information:

For further details please contact:

Paul Forster – Academic Manager

Email: p.forster@uqcollege.uq.edu.au