Online Educator in Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 87,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Online Educator to deliver Master of Cyber Security or Master of Artificial Intelligence programs. This flexible, remote, part-time role enables you to guide students, facilitate learning, and provide feedback across online courses.

You will lead weekly live workshops, assess student work, and contribute to teaching excellence within a top-ranked School of Computing and Information Systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in IT-related discipline.
• Experience teaching cyber security or AI at university level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional student learning experience in online settings.
• Assess student work and provide timely, high-quality feedback.
• Deliver weekly live online workshops and participate in teaching development.
• Collaborate with the academic team to enhance online teaching practices.

Skills

Cyber security teaching

AI teaching

University teaching

Education

Master's/PhD in IT-related field

Job description

Online Educator in Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security

Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems

• Shape future cyber security or artificial intelligence experts / Flexible remote teaching role / Join top-ranked Computing & Information Systems School
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems

Salary

Academic Level A $87,266 - $118,416 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super

Academic Level B $124,656 – $148,023 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape future cyber security or artificial intelligence experts / Flexible remote teaching role / Join top-ranked Computing & Information Systems School
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

As an Online Educator in the Master of Cyber Security or Master of Artificial Intelligence programmes, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of cyber security or artificial intelligence professionals. You'll have the opportunity to facilitate student learning, provide guidance and support, and contribute to the success of this innovative online programme. This flexible, remote role allows you to balance your commitments while making a significant impact in the field of cyber security education or artificial intelligence.

What you will deliver

• Deliver Exceptional Student Experience: Facilitate engaging learning activities and provide empathetic support to students throughout their online learning journey.
• Assess and Provide Feedback: Undertake assessment tasks, including marking and providing high-quality, timely feedback to students.
• Contribute to Teaching Excellence: Prepare and deliver weekly live online workshops, and participate in professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with the academic team to contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning practices in the online cyber security or artificial intelligence programmes.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a Master's degree or PhD in an IT-related or cognate discipline.
• Have demonstrated experience in teaching cyber security or artificial intelligence subjects at a university level.
• Possess a strong understanding of key cyber security or artificial intelligence concepts and disciplines.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of Computing and Information Systems

The School of Computing & Information Systems (CIS) undertakes research and teaching across a range of information technology disciplines including Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Computer Science. CIS is the most highly ranked School of Computing and Information Systems in Australia according to all major rankings (THE, QS, ARWU). It offers a comprehensive range of IT and IS courses at all levels, including offerings in science, engineering, and business, and is at the forefront of computing research in Australia and internationally with close links to major computing research initiatives, including Melbourne Bioinformatics, CSL, The Cremorne Digital Hub and CSIRO’s DATA61.

The School’s aim is to attract and retain outstanding staff in order to maintain a leading research and teaching profile. We have an existing highly successful research team in the area of the appointment, a large number of PhD students, and a substantial cohort of graduate students in our coursework Master programs.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***email_hidden***.

Application essentials

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Shangqi Lai at ***********@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at **********@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

Word: Online Educator in AI or Cyber Security_PD.docx

PDF: Online Educator in AI or Cyber Security_PD.pdf