Casual Sessional Academic in Coral Bell School under ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) - S1 2026

Classification: Casual Sessional Academic
Salary package: As per Casual Sessional Academic salary rates
Term:  Casual, commencing February 2026

Semester 1, 2026

We are seeking to appoint one or more Casual Sessional Academics for the courses and roles outlined below. Please note, this may change as student enrolment final numbers become known. The courses listed and the associated CSA activities are indicative only.

The list of relevant courses can be viewed in the attached position description.

College overview 

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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Position overview 

As a casual sessional academic you will be involved in the delivery of CAP courses with support, guidance and direction from the Course Convenor and School staff.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to inspire active and evidence-based learning in our courses as well as motivate students to achieve their best and help them meet the stated learning outcomes.

A CSA shall have qualification and/or experiences recognised by the institution as appropriate for the relevant discipline area. These include past teaching experience, high achievement in coursework, and employment in related topics to the courses offered by the school.

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. 

If you would like to further discuss your application, please contact Associate Professor Mathew Davies: ade.cap@anu.edu.au

How to apply

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and follow the requirements below. Failure to follow these instructions can lead to immediate failure of your application: 

• 1 page cover letter including the following:
• Course(s) you would prefer to teach
• A brief summary of your teaching experience, either at the ANU or another institution and include any relevant industry experience (If you have previously tutored at ANU before, please list courses tutored. Please note that Convenors may be contacted)
• Your Resume with appropriate length (up to 3 pages) with a list of minimum 2 referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
• Complete the MS form. Please ensure you also fill in the MS form and listed down your preference to teach. Link here: S1,2026 - Bell Casual Sessional Academic - Course Preference Form – Fill out form

Please note that course availability is subject to change depending on enrolment numbers.

Successful applicants must have rights to live and work in Australia. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure, which sets out the types of checks required by each type of position.

Review of applications will begin after the closing date.