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3.2.1 Professional staff positions 3.2.1 Professional staff positionsProfessional staff positions are classified within a 10 level classification structure (Higher Education Worker Levels 1-10). The classification of a position is determined by the descriptors for each level which outline the broad categories of responsibilities and skill level for each level. The classification descriptions for professional staff positions (excluding research assistants and senior research assistants) are outlined in the QUT Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (Professional Staff). 3.2.2 Research only professional staff positionsThe classification descriptions for research only professional staff positions (research assistant and senior research assistants) are available from HR website . 3.2.3 Academic staff positionsPosition Classification Standards for the classification of academic staff positions at QUT are set out in the QUT Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (Academic Staff). These standards are generic statements used to describe the broad categories of responsibilities attached to academic staff positions at different levels. The Position Classification Standards provide the basis to differentiate between the various levels of appointment and define the broad relationships between classifications. The Standards are not exhaustive of all tasks in academic employment. The duties and responsibilities of academic staff will be consistent with the appropriate Position Classification Standard. The Position Classification Standards have three parts: General Standard This contains a generic statement of the function and rationale of positions at a given level. These are stated with regard to the form and level of contribution which an occupant of a position can be expected to make to academic leadership, research and scholarship, teaching performance and leadership, and professional leadership. Specific Duties Examples of specific duties are provided. The lists of duties are illustrative and not a set of mandatory requirements to be placed upon someone holding a position at a given level. There are a number of distinctive duties between the levels and these are especially pertinent in establishing where a position and its incumbent should be classified. Skill Base The skill base is a generic statement of the qualification and experience which can be expected of a person holding a position at a given level. The skill base is stated as a combination of formal qualifications and/or experience according to the relevant discipline area. Selection and other criteria need to be sensitive to the discipline area of candidates. 3.2.4 Research only academic staff positionsResearch only academic staff positions are defined by the following titles:
The Position Classification Standards for the classification of research only academic staff positions are set out in the QUT Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (Academic Staff). Position Classification Standards for research only academic positions (L evels A to E) are generic statements used to describe the broad categories of responsibilities which may be required of staff at each level. The research-only Position Classification Standards provide the basis to differentiate between the various classifications and define the broad relationships between classifications. The levels are differentiated by level of complexity, degree of autonomy, leadership requirements of the position and level of achievement of the research academic. The responsibilities of research-only staff may vary according to the specific requirements of the institution to meet its objectives, to different discipline requirements and/or to individual staff development. A research only academic appointed to a particular level may be assigned, and may be expected to undertake, responsibilities and functions of any level up to and including the level to which the academic is appointed or promoted. In addition, a research only academic may choose to undertake elements of the work of a higher level without receiving additional remuneration in order to gain experience and expertise consistent with the requirements of the University's promotion processes. If a research only academic chooses to undertake such work it shall be by prior agreement between the staff member and their supervisor. The skill base outlined for each level is a generic statement of the qualification and experience which can be expected of a person holding a position at a given level. The skill base is stated as a combination of formal qualifications and/or experience according to the relevant discipline area. Examples of the specific duties are provided. The lists of duties are illustrative and not a set of mandatory requirements to be placed upon someone holding a position at a given level. There are a number of distinctive duties between the levels and these are especially pertinent in establishing where a position and its incumbent should be classified. The duties and responsibilities of research only academic staff will be consistent with the appropriate research Position Classification Standard. 3.2.5 Sessional academic staff positionsThe definitions for sessional academic position classifications are:
The definitions of each of these position classifications are contained in the QUT Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (Academic Staff). Modification History
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