2025 - Casual Academic Activities - School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide seeks passionate casual staff to assist in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses for Semester 2, starting July 21, 2025. Applicants must hold relevant degrees and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Opportunities are limited, and flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Conferral of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Good technical knowledge of key teaching components.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Support excellent teaching within the School.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Postgraduate Degree

Job description

Casual Opportunities – School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering and science schools and disciplines. The multidisciplinary hub develops future leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance. Many of its current academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

The School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences is home to world class expertise working to solve some of the most challenging societal problems in pioneering ways. We have course offerings across two disciplines:

• Discipline of Computer Science offers high quality accredited degrees in computer science and software engineering and has strong links with industry and a robust research ethos
• Discipline of Mathematical Sciences provides an intellectual environment, developing students with skills in high level mathematics. Specific degrees in mathematical sciences and computer sciences with specialisations in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate casual staff to assist with the delivery of our Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, semester commencing Monday 21 July 2025.

Application Process:

• Please view the available courses through the application form, to determine what area of work offerings are being made available for individual courses (ie. other academic activity, marking etc).
• Ensure you meet the essential criteria:
  • Conferral of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
  • Good technical knowledge of the key teaching components of the courses you are applying for
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical information to students
  • Available and flexible to meet the minimum hourly/sessional requirements for the course
  • Able to work collegially to support excellent teaching within the School
  • Are an Australian citizen or possess eligible Australian working visa*

To ensure compliance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for higher education, applicants will need to hold a conferred qualification at least one level higher than the level being taught. Consideration of equivalent professional experience may be taken into account to demonstrate equivalence. Please ensure you consider this in nominating your preferences in the application.

*Please note: Prospective employees are required to provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or working rights.

• Consider the desired criteria:
  • Conferral of a postgraduate degree in a relevant field
  • Teaching qualifications or formal training
  • Previous experience with casual work within the School
  • Demonstrated ability to educate or mentor students
  • Evidence of good student feedback in student evaluations
  • Evidence of good feedback from course coordinators
• To submit an Expression of Interest in casual hours, please click on the ‘Apply’ button below, provide the required information and attach your CV and relevant documentation.

Please note that there are limited opportunities available. The University may be required to change teaching modes on short notice. There may be restrictions on face-to-face interactions with students and staff and these possible conditions may change the casual teaching support required.

If you do not receive further correspondence from us four (4) weeks after the commencement of the semester, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however we encourage you to Express your interest for other opportunities including upcoming casual campaigns.

If you require assistance or further information, please email our HR Team at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 @ 11.55pm

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.