Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

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.

Occupations:

242111 University Lecturer
242112 University Tutor