Casual Sessional Academic- Course Coordinators - School of Culture, History and Languages

Classification: Casual Sessional Academic
Salary package: As per Casual Sessional Academic salary rates
Term:  Casual, commencing early-2027

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College Overview

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a leading center for teaching and research on Asia and the Pacific region.  The School of Culture, History & Language (CHL) offers programs in Asian and Pacific languages, cultures, histories and societies, supporting students to develop advanced language skills and intercultural understanding.

Semester 1, 2027 Opportunities

The School anticipates the need for one or more Casual Sessional Academics (CSAs) to undertake course coordination, teaching and/or marking duties for the courses listed below.

Course Coordination Responsibilities

Successful applicants may be engaged to perform course coordination duties in accordance with the ANU Enterprise Agreement and the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF).  Depending on the course, duties may include some or all of the following activities: course and assessment development under the supervision of the Academic Course Convenor; delivery of principal or autonomous teaching content (e.g. lectures); supplementary teaching content (e.g. tutorials), marking; participation in meetings with staff or students; and completion of mandatory training modules.

Courses

Position overview 

As a Casual Sessional Academic (CSA) you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within the School.  You will work with the Academic Course Convenor and other ANU staff to students to achieve the stated learning outcomes. 

Applicants are required to hold qualifications and/or professional experience that are relevant to the language or discipline.  Relevant experience may include university-level teaching experience, strong academic achievement in the relevant discipline; professional experience relevant to the subject area; and language teaching proficiency appropriate to the course.

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information about inclusions and equity at ANU, please visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

Enquiries

CHL Administration Team: admin.chl@anu.edu.au

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete both step 1 and step 2.

Step 1
Complete the online application form.

Step 2
Submit your application through the ANU recruitment portal and upload the following documents:

• Academic qualifications: provide copies of relevant qualifications, such as: doctoral degree, master Degree, graduate diploma, or bachelor degree
• Evidence of teaching experience (if applicable).  Examples may include teaching evaluations, teaching awards, or a summary of previous teaching roles.
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page).  Please include: 
• the preferred course(s) for which you wish to be considered;
• a brief summary of your teaching experience and any relevant professional experience;
• any previous teaching or tutoring experience at ANU (including course codes and titles) 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (maximum 2 pages)
• Two referee reports. Referee reports should be dated within the last 12 months; and preferably include a current or former supervisor. 

Step 3 (only relevant for shortlisted candidates who don't have postgraduate qualifications)

Applicants shortlisted for a course coordination role who do not hold an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)+1 qualification may be asked to complete a Professional Experience Equivalency (PEE) form. 

The form will be used to assess whether your qualifications and professional experience meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and ANU policies for teaching in higher education.  

Important information

• Applications that do not follow the instructions above, or do not include the required documents, may not be considered. 
• Course offerings and staffing requirements may change based on student enrolments and operational needs. 
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Casual appointments and teaching schedule depend on enrolment numbers and operational requirements.
• An offer of casual employment does not guarantee a minimum number of hours.
• Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.