Occupation

252131 University Lecturer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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252131 University Lecturer

Lectures students and conducts tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university, and conducts research in a particular field of knowledge.

Alternative title

  • Senior Lecturer

Specialisations

  • Associate Professor
  • Professor

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Prepares and delivers lectures
  • Prepares and marks essays, assignments and examinations
  • Advises students on academic and related matters
  • Attends departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars
  • Supervises work programs of postgraduate and honours students and tutorial staff
  • Participates in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning
  • Conducts research and undertakes consultancies in a particular field of knowledge
  • Compiles bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments
  • May conduct tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions
  • May serve on council, senate, faculty and other committees and professional boards