Casual Academic Roles

Help Shape the Future of Engineering, Computer Science, and Project Management

The Faculty of Engineering is currently inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for casual academic roles in Semester 2, 2025, commencing on 4 August, to support teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate units of study.

If you are passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation of engineers, project managers, and computer scientists, we encourage you to join our dynamic teaching teams. We welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

Our Schools:

• Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Project Management

Eligibility Requirements

To meet TEQSA requirements, applicants must hold a qualification at least one AQF level higher than the course of study being taught (AQF 1), or demonstrate equivalent academic, professional, or practice-based experience and expertise. Candidates who bring both professional experience and disciplinary knowledge will be highly valued.

Expected Duties

Depending on the role, unit of study, and your qualifications, duties may include:

• Delivering tutorials
• Supporting lectures and workshops
• Marking assessments and contributing to academic administration

Casual academic rates will be commensurate with the duties undertaken, as outlined in the University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement.

About You

We welcome EOIs from individuals who:

• Hold relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
• Can provide evidence of high-quality teaching experience aligned with their area(s) of interest
• Demonstrate ongoing professional and/or academic engagement

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this

employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles requiring

pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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 to

ensure they are met and in the absence of this, can terminate your employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Ready to join a world-class team?

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Early submission of your EOI is strongly recommended to ensure full

consideration.

EOIs can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

You will be required to include:

- A cover letter

- Resume

- Verified testamur or academic transcripts

- Any additional supporting documentation such as references, student feedback surveys

Applicants who have already submitted an EOI through the Faculty's current process do not need to reapply.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

The EOI application enables applicants to specify their areas of interest and

expertise, and to provide details of their qualifications and experience to support the assessment of their suitability for available roles.

Application enquiries

If you have any enquiries regarding this role or the application process, you can contact the Engineering Casual Academic Support team at:

[email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Faculty of Engineering. We look forward to

receiving your Expression of Interest.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.