Casual Sessional Academic - Course Coordinator, School of Culture, History and Languages

About the role

The School of Culture, History and Languages (CHL) at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific is looking for one or more Casual Sessional Academics (CSAs) to support Semester 1, 2027. The role involves course coordination, teaching and/or marking for courses in Asian and Pacific languages, cultures, histories and societies. The appointment is casual, commencing early 2027, and pays according to the Casual Sessional Academic salary rates.

Key responsibilities

• Perform course coordination duties under the ANU Enterprise Agreement and the Higher Education Standards Framework, including course and assessment development under the supervision of the Academic Course Convenor
• Deliver principal or autonomous teaching content such as lectures
• Provide supplementary teaching content such as tutorials and mark assessments
• Take part in meetings with staff or students and complete mandatory training modules

Required profile

• Qualifications and/or professional experience relevant to the language or discipline
• Relevant experience may include university-level teaching, strong academic achievement in the discipline, professional experience in the subject area and language teaching proficiency
• Right to live and work in Australia
• Candidates without a postgraduate qualification may be asked to complete a Professional Experience Equivalency form

To apply, complete the online application form, then submit it through the ANU recruitment portal with copies of relevant qualifications, evidence of teaching experience, a one-page cover letter stating the preferred course and summarising teaching and professional experience, a two-page CV, and two referee reports dated within the last 12 months. Shortlisted candidates without postgraduate qualifications may also need to complete a PEE form. Mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks apply.