University Lecturers and Tutors
University Lecturers and Tutors
University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
Fun facts
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Strong Future Growth
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2511 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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59% full-time Full-Time Share
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49% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by university lecturers and tutors. A few are listed below:
- preparing and delivering lectures, and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions
- preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations
- advising students on academic and related matters
- attending departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars
- supervising work programs of postgraduate and honours students and tutorial staff
- participating in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning
- serving on council, senate, faculty and other committees and professorial boards
- conducting research and undertaking consultancies in a particular field of knowledge
- stimulating and guiding class discussions
- compiling bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments
Specific occupations
- University Lecturer
- University Tutor
- University Demonstrator
Dr Linden Ashcroft, lecturer in climate science and science communication
While working at the Bureau of Meteorology, Linden Ashcroft learnt how important it was for climate scientists to communicate well. That led her to lecturing at the University of Melbourne. She believes in engaging communities with their environment through ‘citizen science’, and her communication skills and passion for climate science are also well used on a public Melbourne radio station. Linden’s research explores global climate change’s effects on weather patterns across Australia.
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