Casual Sessional Academic - School of Computing, S2 2026

Classification: Casual Sessional Academic
Salary package: Per ANU Academic Casual Sessional Rates
Terms: Casual

About the opportunity

As a Casual Sessional Academic (Tutor), you will contribute to the delivery of SOCO courses with support, guidance, and direction from the Course Convenor and School staff.

You will work both independently and collaboratively to foster active, evidence-based learning, motivate students to achieve their best, and support them in meeting course learning outcomes.

Applicants should possess qualifications and/or relevant professional experience appropriate to the discipline area. A demonstrated ability to engage and educate students, along with a collaborative approach to teamwork, is highly valued.

Tutoring qualifications are highly regarded. If you have not recently completed tutor training offered by the College, you will be required to undertake this professional development. Successful applicants will be advised of the dates, likely around O-week.

Casual Sessional Academic roles at ANU are non-ladder positions and are not eligible for participation in the academic promotions process.

About the School

The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.

About the College

As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future.

CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation.

We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective.

CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group.

Review of applications will begin after the closing date. Preparation for teaching in Semester 2 commences in O-week, from 20th July 2026. Some courses may start a little earlier and completion of compulsory training may be needed in the weeks leading up to Sem 2 2026 start.

Enquiries:

To enquire about this role, please contact Associate Director of Education- adir.education.comp@anu.edu.au or SOCO admin team admin.comp@anu.edu.au 

Selection Process:

Appointment to these roles will occur through a three-step process:

Step 1: Application Assessment
All submitted applications will be reviewed against the selection criteria, including submitted documentation such as the statement of suitability, CV, and course preferences.

Step 2: Equivalency Assessment (AQF Requirements)
Applicants who meet the requirements of Step 1 will be provided with a Professional Experience Equivalency form. This form must be completed and will be assessed to determine whether applicants meet the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) requirements relevant to the courses they wish to tutor.  (https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_016608 ).

Step 3: Final Appointment Requirements
Successful candidates must complete all required HR onboarding documentation and any mandatory tutor training prior to commencing teaching duties.

Important Information

• Review of applications will begin after the closing date and continue until all positions are filled.
• Preparation for Semester 2 teaching begins in O-Week from 20 July 2026, with some courses potentially requiring earlier preparation.
• Completion of compulsory training may be required in the weeks leading up to Semester 2. (If you are not up to date or completed previous training)

Applications received late or missing required documentation may not be considered.

Availability of tutor hours for any course is subject to change depending on enrolment numbers. An offer of a CSA contract does not guarantee hours will be available.

The School of Computing intends to collect performance tutor feedback from Course Convenors in 2026. This feedback may be shared with future Convenors for subsequent teaching opportunities. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.

Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity

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 Systems and Society 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. 

For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

How to apply

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: 

• How to Apply

  Applications must be submitted via the ANU recruitment portal and include the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including contact details for at least two referees (preferably a current or previous supervisor).
  • Statement (maximum 2 pages): Including:
  • Summary of teaching experience (ANU or elsewhere), including relevant industry experience
  • Courses previously tutored (if applicable)
  • A brief statement outlining your approach to tutoring
  • Availability for teaching (27 July – 15 December 2026)
  • Interview availability (May/June 2026)
  • Course preferences select 3 preferences only(via provided link; https://forms.office.com/r/ZAMgC4JLM6?origin=lprLink)
  • Professional Experience Equivalency Form:
    This form assesses whether you meet AQF requirements for the courses you wish to tutor. You will be sent this form manually, if you are pre-selected from step one of the application processes.
  • Note:
  • You will only receive a formal from HR if you meet the requirements of all 3 stages of the application process.
  • You are only eligible to tutor a maximum of two courses.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria or provide the required paperwork will not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.