Casual Social Work Lecturers

Excelsia University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

Excelsia University College is seeking casual Social Work tutors in Pennant Hills, NSW to deliver and assess units, participate in examinations, and contribute to scholarship activities. The role supports the college's Christian learning community and offers flexibility with casual hours commencing October 2026.

Applicants should hold a PhD or Masters in Social Work, have teaching experience (3+ years preferred), and be eligible for AASW membership.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD, Masters, or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Lecturing and teaching experience of 3+ years is advantageous.
• Be eligible for membership with AASW.
• Understand current and emerging trends in Social Work.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Experience with online education and online tools is desirable.
• Demonstrated awareness of diversity; mentor staff and support students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lecturing experience

Teaching

Communication

Online education

Diversity awareness

Pastoral mentoring

Education

PhD in Social Work

Masters in Social Work

Postgraduate qualification 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.