Casual Social Work Lecturers

Excelsia University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

Excelsia University College in Pennant Hills NSW invites applications for casual teaching roles in Social Work starting October 2026. Responsibilities include tutoring, assessing units, and supporting online education.

The role emphasizes contributing to scholarship activities, student mentoring, and working within a Christian learning community. Eligibility includes a PhD/masters in Social Work and AASW membership; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD, Masters, or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Lecturing and teaching experience (3+ years would be an advantage).
• Respect the Christian mission of Excelsia University College.
• Knowledge of online education and teaching tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring in agreed subject areas and managing teaching and assessment of units being delivered.
• Participating in the administration, assessment, and examination of students.
• Contributing to scholarship activities in Social Work courses.

Skills

Lecturing

Teaching

Online education

Communication

Diversity/mentoring

Education

PhD/Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Excelsia University College – Pennant Hills NSW

• Casual opportunities commencing October 2026
• Free onsite parking and close to public transport
• Be an integral part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About the Role

Primary responsibilities include:

• Tutoring in agreed subject areas and managing teaching and assessment of units being delivered.
• Participating in the administration, assessment, and examination of students.
• Contributing to scholarship activities in Social Work courses.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• Hold a PhD, Masters, or postgraduate qualification in relevant Social Work discipline.
• Lecturing and teaching experience (3+ years experience would be an advantage).
• Respect the Christian mission of Excelsia University College.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in Social Work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students; ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Technological literacy and experience in developing online communication tools and previous experience in online education is desirable.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in mentoring staff and supporting students.
• Be eligible for membership with AASW

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This casual position is based in Pennant Hills.

Learn more about why Excelsia is Great Place to Work Certified and why our staff love working at Excelsiahere: https://greatplacetowork.com.au/companies/excelsia-college/

Excelsia University College is a smoke free campus.