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We are seeking dedicated and passionate casual academic staff to assist with the delivery of our program in Semester 1, 2026.

Casual rates aligned with the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement and an employer contribution of 12% superannuation will apply.

A number of roles are available for expressions of interest, including:

Professionalism & Leadership: this role involves delivery of professionalism, leadership and communication content to students in Years 1-3 of the program.

Clinical Practice: this role involves demonstrating to, and providing feedback on, clinical and communication skills to students in Years 1 and 2 of the program. Availability is required on Tuesday (year 1) or Thursday (year 2) for either a half (8am-12pm; 1pm-5pm) or full day.

Scenario Based Learning: this involves small-group learning and is an important mode of learning during the early years of the medicine curriculum. The sessions provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and develop skills in clinical reasoning. Availability is required for a Wednesday AND Friday (half days) or Monday AND Thursday (half days).

Teaching students in Adelaide Medical School, you will be responsible for upholding the academic quality and integrity of the program, in consultation with the Program Director, Course Coordinators and Domain Leads. Teaching is conducted at the Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences building on North Terrace as well as potential opportunities at NALHN.

There is an expectation that our teachers will participate in the peer review process and on-going review of their teaching, as to reflect our commitment to high quality education. There will also be associated marking responsibilities, which vary by role.

To be successful you will ideally possess:

• Demonstrated experience of undergraduate teaching in medical education
• Demonstrated experience of student support
• Experience in assessment of student performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with learning management systems and information technologies to support student learning
• An MBBS (or equivalent) is essential for the Clinical Practice or Professionalism and Leadership roles

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of five schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below to express your interest in potential casual employment opportunity within the Adelaide Medical School. The application will involve uploading a copy of your current CV including detail of your relevant job skills, educational qualifications and availability. 

Please specify in your application your preferred location.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 14th December 2025.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Tuesday Year 1 Clinical Practice Role: Dr Anna Sagar:

Thursday Year 2 Clinical Practice Role: Dr Christian Mingorance:

Scenario Based Learning: Dr Matthew Arnold:

Professionalism & Leadership: Dr Cicy Li:

Please note that submitting an application does not automatically entitle you to casual employment with the University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.