At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate courses, teach, and assess students in a dynamic academic environment.
- Company: Join ANU, a leading institution shaping Australia's future since 1946.
- Benefits: Flexible casual role with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive community encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for culture and languages.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience in teaching and language proficiency required.
Classification: Casual Sessional Academic
Salary package: As per Casual Sessional Academic salary rates
Term: Casual, commencing early-2027
In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region.
College Overview
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a leading center for teaching and research on Asia and the Pacific region. The School of Culture, History & Language (CHL) offers programs in Asian and Pacific languages, cultures, histories and societies, supporting students to develop advanced language skills and intercultural understanding.
Semester 1, 2027 Opportunities
The School anticipates the need for one or more Casual Sessional Academics (CSAs) to undertake course coordination, teaching and/or marking duties for the courses listed below.
Course Coordination Responsibilities
Successful applicants may be engaged to perform course coordination duties in accordance with the ANU Enterprise Agreement and the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF). Depending on the course, duties may include some or all of the following activities:
- course and assessment development under the supervision of the Academic Course Convenor;
- delivery of principal or autonomous teaching content (e.g. lectures);
- supplementary teaching content (e.g. tutorials);
- marking;
- participation in meetings with staff or students;
- completion of mandatory training modules.
Position overview
As a Casual Sessional Academic (CSA) you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within the School. You will work with the Academic Course Convenor and other ANU staff to achieve the stated learning outcomes.
Applicants are required to hold qualifications and/or professional experience that are relevant to the language or discipline. Relevant experience may include university-level teaching experience, strong academic achievement in the relevant discipline; professional experience relevant to the subject area; and language teaching proficiency appropriate to the course.
ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Important information
Applications that do not follow the instructions above, or do not include the required documents, may not be considered. Course offerings and staffing requirements may change based on student enrolments and operational needs. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Casual appointments and teaching schedule depend on enrolment numbers and operational requirements. An offer of casual employment does not guarantee a minimum number of hours. Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.
Casual Sessional Academic – Course Coordinators in Canberra employer: Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of collections management. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ANU provides employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a competitive salary package and generous superannuation benefits. Located in the vibrant Acton ACT, working at ANU means being part of a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in research and education, while also contributing to meaningful initiatives that support cultural heritage.
Contact Details:
Australian National University Recruitment Team
