Career
Academic
Education & Training
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$2,682
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
54,000
Growth
Very strong growth
Overview
Academics 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.
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Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- 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
Industry
Education & Training
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