Casual Foundation Studies Teacher

Overview:

- Casual hourly rate: Teaching rate is $86.49 and the non-teaching rate is $66.29
- Semester 1 dates: 27 Jan 2026 to 5 June 2026
- Excellent office location - Franklin Street, Melbourne
- Discipline area: Mathematics

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for international students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.

Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.

Our key programs include Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.

The RMIT UP Foundation Studies Program is delivered to an Australian Year 12 comparable standard. It is nationally recognised as a program that equips international students with the skills and capabilities to seek entry into higher education programs in Australia. This program is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge, academic English and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist students to become independent, critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.

About the role

In this position, you will be responsible for the teaching delivery of one or more of RMIT UP’s four Foundation Studies Mathematics courses. Duties include assessment, monitoring academic progress of students, contributing to the development of the Foundation Studies curriculum and providing an outstanding student experience.

This course is designed to introduce Foundation STEM students to a range of Mathematic principles spanning four key areas; General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics (Engineering and Science) and Statistics and Probability.

- General Mathematics: This skill-based course introduces the mathematical skills required for further tertiary study developing knowledge of linear algebra, networks, vectors, matrices, measurement and trigonometry. Learners gain a firm foundation in analysis, problem solving and the use of technology.

- Advanced Mathematics: Skill-based course focussed on developing the necessary knowledge students require for further tertiary-level study in the fields of engineering and applied science. Learners develop an understanding of financial mathematics, algebra and functions, exponentials, logarithms and circular functions which provides a firm foundation in mathematical analysis and problem solving.

- Applied Mathematics (Engineering and Science): This course builds on the knowledge acquired in Advanced Mathematics targeting mathematical skills required for further tertiary-level study in the fields of engineering and applied science. Learners develop
an understanding of integral and differential calculus, differential equations, numerical methods and complex numbers, which will provide a firm foundation in analysis, problem solving and the use of technology.

- Statistics and Probability: This skill-based course introduces the mathematical skills required for further tertiary study developing knowledge of univariate and bivariate data, time series, probability and their distributions, sampling and hypothesis testing.

Course Descriptions

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About You

To be successful in this position you will have:
Essential

- A recognised degree relevant to the course being taught plus:

- A formal qualification in the delivery of education and/or demonstrated teaching expertise in a second discipline area, OR
A minimum of two years’ relevant teaching experience, including a breadth of experience in delivering to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

- Demonstrated skills and experience in delivering and assessing Foundation Studies or equivalent courses

- Capacity to identify learning problems in students, propose and implement effective strategies

- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team

- Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies

Desirable

- Experience teaching in a Foundation Studies or a year 12 equivalent program educating international students;

- Experience teaching in a tertiary setting.

- TESOL (English Language Teaching Qualification) for teachers responsible for

- Proven collegiality and the ability to share ideas

- Knowledge of current pedagogical practices

To Apply

For more details, refer to the Position Description:
What we offer you

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