"Tutor in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics"

Role type:

2 Part Time (0.5 FTE - 0.65 FTE) positions; Fixed term (February – November 2026)

Faculty:

Faculty of Arts

Department/ School:

School of Languages and Linguistics

Salary:

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

• Teach in a leading linguistics hub, support diverse students with inclusive teaching, and gain practical experience in assessment and course design.
• Apply now to inspire diverse learners, deliver tutorials and assessments, and build practical teaching experience in a world‑class linguistics School.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity

As a Tutor in the School, you will deliver tutorials, seminars and assessments while supporting course development under Level B supervision. You will gain practical teaching and assessment experience, enhance your curriculum skills, and contribute to an internationally recognised centre for language research and learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver Teaching and Assessment: Prepare and conduct tutorials, seminars and lectures; design assessments and undertake marking with constructive feedback.
• Develop Course Materials: Support the development and adaptation of subject content to meet the needs of a diverse student cohort.
• Administrative and Service Activities: Undertake administrative duties, attend meetings and actively participate in committees and school forums as required.
• Professional Engagement and Supervision: Contribute professional expertise to the school and work collaboratively under the guidance of Level B and above academics.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a student‑centred educator who can independently prepare and deliver teaching, design assessments, provide clear feedback, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary academic team.

You can contribute to teaching and assessment in two or more of the following areas: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, English as a Second Language.

You may also:

• Be experienced in preparing assessments and conducting timely, constructive marking.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be adaptable and skilled at meeting the needs of diverse student cohorts.
• Be able to contribute to course materials and support curriculum implementation.
• Be organised, reliable and willing to participate in administrative activities and committees.

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 fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of Languages and Linguistics

Our School is an internationally recognised hub for teaching and research in modern European languages and cultures, and in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language and Language Testing. Our language programs combine best practice in learning languages at all levels with leading research in key areas for deeper cultural understanding and communication. Our linguistics focus promotes working together in language teaching, learning and assessment strategies, drawing on the expertise of our Linguistics and Applied Linguistics discipline area and our research centres and units.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Oliver Bukasa hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

Applications close: 11 February 2026, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.