Associate Lecturer Geosciences (PhD Teaching Fellow)

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney invites applications for a PhD Teaching Fellow in the School of Geosciences. The role is part-time (0.2 FTE) fixed-term for 2 years, located on the Camperdown Campus, with the academic aim of developing into the next generation of Australian university academics.

You will engage in teaching and learning activities while continuing your PhD research, delivering in-person practicals, tutorials, and learning resources for large first-year units.

Qualifications

• Honours or Masters degree in Geoscience or related field.
• Enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Sydney for the duration of appointment.
• Passion for teaching with tutoring experience preferred.
• Strong GIS skills and ability to work independently.
• Good time management, organisational skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences meeting standards for education-focused staff.
• Contribute to delivery of in-person practical classes, tutorials, workshops for first-year units.
• Develop, deploy and evaluate learning resources for students and casual staff training.
• Engage with student feedback and evaluations of teaching practice.
• Suggest and evaluate improvements and innovations in teaching and learning.
• Attend School/Faculty meetings and contribute to events like Open/Info Days.
• Participate in education-related projects aligned to Faculty strategy.

Skills

GIS

Teaching

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Canvas

Education

Honours or Masters in Geoscience

PhD enrolment at University of Sydney

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Part time, 2-year fixed term position, located on the Camperdown Campus

Excellent opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics.

Base Salary Level A $93,424 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation.

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

About the opportunity

The School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney is offering an exciting opportunity for a PhD Teaching Fellow to become part of its academic community. This role allows candidates to engage in teaching and learning activities while continuing to pursue their individual research. We are looking for current PhD student to join us in a part-time (0.2 FTE) Associate Lectureship roles in theGeosciences. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an appropriatePhD program in the School of Geosciences within the University of Sydney and anticipate maintaining their enrolment for the duration of their appointment.

• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education-focused staff
• contribute directly to the delivery of in-person practical classes, tutorials, workshops and other learning activities in Geosciences, with a particular focus on our large first-year units
• contribute to the development, deployment and evaluation of learning resources for students and training resources for casual academic staff
• engage constructively with student feedback and other evaluations of teaching practice
• suggest, implement and evaluate improvements and innovations in teaching and learning
• develop and understand best practices in teaching and learning
• attend and contribute to School/Faculty meetings and contribute to events such as Open and Info Days
• contribute to education-related projects aligned to the strategy of the Faculty

Training will be provided by Faculty staff and teaching mentors. Additionally, you will have access to various University training courses and modules on topics such as team teaching, creating positive environments, and peer-to-peer learning.

About you

• has an Honours or Masters degree in Geoscience or relevant related areas
• are enrolled in a PhD degree at the University of Sydney
• has a passion for teaching, with previous tutoring experience highly preferred
• have a strong skill set in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• possess good time management and organisational skills
• has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• are motivated and able to work independently
• have experience using Canvas (or equivalent learning management systems) and other online learning

Eligibility and work rights

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

Applications closing date

Applications Close Monday 05 October 2026 11:59 PM