Postgraduate Fellow (Teaching)

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lecturer level. This role is part-time (0.2 FTE, 7.5 hours per week) and fixed-term on the Camperdown Campus in the School of Chemistry. Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil degree and have a strong record in tutoring and communication.

Training will be provided by School staff. Applicants should expect to contribute to tutorials, marking, and student inquiries while engaging in teaching modules and outreach

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD or MPhil in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
• Must have an Honours degree in Chemistry (II.1) or equivalent.
• Proven excellence in tutoring undergraduate students and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and prepare for first-year tutorials during both semesters in all areas of first-year chemistry.
• Conduct examination marking.
• Respond to student enquiries.
• Undertake administrative functions.
• Participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days.
• Prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contribute to tutorial rewrites/updates.
• Training will be provided by School of Chemistry staff and senior academic mentors.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Tutoring undergraduates

Education

II.1 Honours degree in Chemistry (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary and contract

3 x Part-time (0.2 FTE, 7.5 hours per week), fixed-term positions, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Chemistry.

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

The salary of this position is in addition to scholarship funding.

About the opportunity

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD OR MPHIL DEGREE IN THE SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

The School of Chemistry is currently seeking outstanding Honours graduates (or equivalent) in Chemistry for appointment as a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lecturer level. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD (preferred) or MPhil degree in the School of Chemistry and expect to remain enrolled for up to three years. This Fellowship Program provides training and experience in tertiary teaching to outstanding postgraduate candidates with the aim of developing the next generation of university academics.

Key responsibilities

• conduct and prepare for first-year tutorials during both semesters in all areas of first-year chemistry


• conduct examination marking


• respond to student enquiries


• undertake administrative functions


• participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days


• prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contribute to tutorial rewrites/updates

Training will be provided by School of Chemistry staff, including recipients of local and national teaching awards. Further support will be provided throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program.

Training modules

Additionally, you will attend training modules run by the Division of Teaching and Learning in the University (topics include team teaching, creating positive environments, and peer-peer learning).

About you

At least a II.1 Honours degree in Chemistry (or equivalent) enrolled in a PhD or MPhil degree in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney preferably with at least 2 years remaining on PhD enrolment evidence of excellence in demonstrating or tutoring to undergraduate students outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.

Work rights and sponsorship

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.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workplace by improving equity, access and opportunity, and we are continuously working to identify and remove biases and barriers to make our workplace open, supportive and safe for everyone.

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 close date

Applications Close Tuesday 17 November 2026 11:59 PM

Rights and disclaimer

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.