Casual Academic Talent Pool - ADA - Education

The UNSW School of Education is a key player in the preparation of teachers and other education professionals in Australia and internationally. Our Initial Teacher Education programs focus on the nexus between theory, research, and professional practice, where students learn from world-class researchers and leading industry professionals. We deliver a range of undergraduate and postgraduate ITE programs, accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority, to prepare students to become teachers in primary schools and in a range of subject areas in secondary schools. We also offer a range of postgraduate coursework and research programs at Graduate Certificate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels for teachers and other education industry professionals.

The School of Education is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals for a range of casual teaching opportunities in 2026 courses.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

About the role

• Effective development, delivery, and assessment of allocated undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching duties.
• Preparing teaching materials, delivering lectures, seminars and/ or tutorials, and assessing student learning.
• Working as a member of a team to ensure the consistent implementation of discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogy units in the School.
• Effective contribution to the collaborative teaching culture of the School and Faculty.
• Effective engagement with broader educational community.
• Compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and care to ensure that actions or omissions do not negatively impact on health and safety.

You will need:

• A postgraduate degree in Education at the level above that of the position you are submitting your EOI. (demonstration of equivalent experience will also be considered).
• Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate or postgraduate Initial Teacher Education or Masters level students.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact successfully with the broader education community.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

In addition to this, if you are submitting an EOI for a Method teaching position you must have:

• A NESA-accredited secondary teaching qualification.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Australian education systems and successful teaching experience in the method area in NSW secondary schools.

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

Additional Information

We encourage Expressions of Interest from experienced tutors, demonstrators, markers and lecturers who are excited to be a part of an integrated teaching team.

We are recruiting lectures, tutors and markers throughout 2026 for courses in both our undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The EOI portal will allow you to select which courses you would like to teach and the extent of your qualifications and experience so we can better assess your suitability and potentially meet your need for flexibility.

You will be contacted for an interview if your skills, qualifications, and experience are suitable.

Please note that you must have working rights in Australia and have an Australian bank account. Overseas applications cannot be considered.

Position Description

Advertised: 01 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time