• Competitive casual academic rate plus 25% loading and 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible working hours based on availability and workload.

About the area

Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) maintains a tradition of excellence while directly addressing the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. We have an established and dedicated team of teaching and research academics providing undergraduate and post-graduate courses in initial teacher education, education studies, higher education, and mental health and wellbeing. We also offer higher degree by research courses and research training.

About the opportunity

The School is looking for Expressions of Interest from qualified educators to join the School as casual academics in our initial teacher education courses. You will work with academic staff to support student learning, and roles may include teaching, facilitating workshops, assessment of the students and contributions to curriculum development. This is an opportunity to get hands-on teaching experience in our initial teacher education courses and support UWA’s mission to provide high-quality education.

About you

• Formal tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline; preferably a doctorate.
• Previous academic and/or professional experience in initial teacher education or working with pre-service teachers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Your application will be retained on our academic casual register for 12 months. Should an opportunity arise matching your skills and experience, you will be contacted by the relevant work area.

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages that directly addresses the selection criteria.

We strongly encourage early submissions, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and make appointments at any stage during the advertising period.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.