Careers at UniSC

Casual Academic - School of Education and Tertiary Access

Discover opportunities for casual employment at UniSC's School of Education and Tertiary Access! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our academic community when suitable opportunities arise. 

Our school thrives with dedicated staff, enthusiastic undergraduate and postgraduate students, and committed doctoral candidates, all passionate about delivering quality education in Education, Outdoor Environmental Studies, and Tertiary Access Pathways.

We're here to educate future leaders, advocates, and change agents, empowering them to make a difference in local and global contexts. With deep-rooted connections to public and independent schools across the region, we have a rich history of developing and delivering impactful programs and mentoring for pre-service teachers, alongside conducting research that leaves a lasting impact.

As a casual academic at UniSC's School of Education and Tertiary Access, you will engage in a variety of teaching and assessment activities, offering flexibility and the opportunity to share your expertise in a supportive academic environment.

Primary Objectives:
• Deliver high-quality tutoring and teaching sessions to students across various Education and Tertiary Access disciplines.
• Develop and update course materials in line with industry standards.
• Assess and mark student assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Facilitate interactive learning experiences and moderate discussions.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Engage with students to enhance their learning experience.

Qualifications and Skills:
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in a Education and Tertiary Access-related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or academic assessment at a tertiary level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire students.
• Ability to assess and provide constructive feedback on student work.
• Commitment to professional development and staying current in the Education and Tertiary Access field.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Working towards a better tomorrow

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP & discounted private health.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume;
• completed  TEQSA Abbreviated CV SETA - 2025.pdf; and
• copies of relevant qualifications

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life

Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applicants will be notified via email when the pool will be re-advertised, with a link to re-apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities.