Semester 2 2024 - Casual - School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering and science schools and disciplines. The multidisciplinary hub develops future leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance. Many of its current academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences provides world class, hands on education and training to future animal and veterinary scientists. We are home to South Australia’s only veterinary school and veterinary teaching hospital.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate casual staff to assist with the delivery of our Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, commencing Monday 22 July 2024.

Individuals who are highly skilled in all disciplines of Animal and Veterinary Science/Technology fields are encouraged to apply. These will include, but not be limited to animal handling and welfare, surgical, medical, and diagnostic disciplines. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their suitable qualification and/or industry experience.

Classes will be held at the Roseworthy Campus and applicants will be required to travel to campus.

Application process:

• Please view the available courses through the application form to determine what area/s of work offerings are being made available for individual courses. If you have previously taught clinical skills (excluding live animal) in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, there is now a course code selection for clinical skills teaching. Please indicate this in your nominated courses to apply for casual work in clinical skills across these programs.
• Ensure you meet the essential criteria:
  • Conferral of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • Good technical knowledge of the key teaching components of the course/s you are applying for
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical information to students
  • Available and flexible to meet the minimum hourly/sessional requirements for the course/s
  • Able to work collegially to support excellent teaching within the school
  • Are an Australian citizen or possess eligible Australian working visa*

*Please note: Prospective employees are required to provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or working rights.

• Consider the desired criteria:
  • Conferral of a postgraduate degree in a relevant field
  • Previous experience with casual work within the school
  • Demonstrated ability to educate or mentor students
  • Evidence of good student feedback in student evaluations
  • Evidence of good feedback from course coordinators

To apply for the above opportunities, please click on the 'Apply' button below, provide the required information and attach your CV and relevant documentation.

Please note there are limited opportunities available. The University may be required to change teaching modes at short notice. There may be restrictions on face-to-face interactions with students and staff and these possible conditions may change the casual teaching support required.

If you do not receive further correspondence in regards to these casual positions four (4) weeks after the commencement of the semester, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however we encourage you to apply for other roles including upcoming casual campaigns.

Term of position: 22 July 2024 to 13 December 2024

If you require assistance or further information, please email our HR team at [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 16 June @ 11.55pm

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.