CSA - CHL 2026 S2

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

Semester 2, 2026

We currently anticipate the need for one or more Casual Sessional Academics (CSAs) for the following courses/roles. Appointed CSAs will be located in Canberra.

Course Coordinators

Courses likely to require a CSA to undertake some or all the following activities: course design under the supervision of an ANU staff member; delivery of principal or autonomous teaching content (e.g. lectures); marking; participation in meetings with the Course Convenor and students.

• JPNS2005 - Japanese 2: Written, Convenor - Shunichi Ishihara
• KORE1021 - Korean 2, Convenor - Eunseon Kim
• KORE2522 - Korean 4, Convenor - Eunseon Kim
• KORE3013 - Korean 6, Convenor - Eunseon Kim
• SKRT3005 - Sanskrit 6, Convenor - Stephanie Majcher
• TETM1003 - Tetum 2, Convenor - Darja Hoenigman
• TETM2005 - Tetum 4, Convenor - Darja Hoenigman
• THAI1003 - Thai 2, Convenor - Janit Feangfu
• TIBN1003 - Tibetan 2, Convenor - Christopher Diamond
• VIET1003 - Vietnamese 2, Convenor - Yen Le
• VIET3003 - Vietnamese 6, Convenor - Yen Le 

COLLEGE OVERVIEW

Position overview 

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

You will work both independently and as part of a team to foster active, evidence-based learning and motivate students to achieve their best, and support them in meeting the stated learning outcomes.

CSAs are expected to hold qualifications and/or have experience recognised by the University as appropriate to the relevant discipline. This may include prior teaching experience, strong academic performance in relevant coursework, and/or professional experience related to the courses offered by the School.

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. CAP also seeks to ensure a gender-balanced shortlist for interview wherever possible. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

If you would like to discuss your application further, please contact:

CAP Associate Dean, Associate Professor Tom Cliff ade.cap@anu.edu.au

How to apply

To be considered, applicants must complete both step 1 and step 2 below:

Step 1
Complete the online application form.

Step 2
Apply via the ANU recruitment portal and upload the following documents:

• Education qualifications  (Doctoral Degree, Master Degree, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Degree)
• Evidence of teaching experience (if applicable)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page), including:
• Your preferred course(s) to teach
• Brief summary of your teaching experience (at ANU or elsewhere), including any relevant professional experience
• If you have previously tutored at ANU, please list the courses
• Resume/CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Two referee reports (dated within the last 12 months, preferably including a current or former supervisor)

Step 3 (only for short-listed candidates who doesn’t have AQF+1 qualification)

Short-listed candidates who doesn’t have AQF+1 qualification 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 teach or tutor.

Important information

• Applications that do not follow the instructions above, including those missing required documents, may not be considered.
• Course availability is subject to change depending on enrolment numbers.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide all necessary HR onboarding documentation and undergo background checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory outcomes, in accordance with the ANU Background Checking Procedure.
• 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.