Semester 2 2024 - Casual - School of Biological 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.

Teaching and research in the School of Biological Sciences spans the scale and breadth of the living world – from molecules, genes and cells; organisms and their environments; to broad landscapes that cover Earth.

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.

Application process:

• Please view the available courses through the application form, to determine what area of work offerings are being made available for individual courses.
• Ensure you meet the essential criteria:
  • Conferral of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
  • Good technical knowledge of the key teaching components of the courses 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
  • 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
  • Teaching qualifications or formal training
  • 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 on 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 2024 @ 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.