Casual academic staff are employed to perform specified teaching-related duties, such as, presenting lectures and tutorials, conducting practical classes or workshops, and marking, under the Agreement. The casual rates for academic teaching duties include both the presentation or delivery time and the associated working time (including preparation, reasonably contemporaneous marking and student consultation).
This role contributes to tutorials, workshops, assessment, marking, and student consultation in key discipline areas including Financial Information Systems, Sustainability, Financial Accounting, and Management Accounting, as well as broader topics in governance, regulation, and ethical practice.
The position requires strong subject‑matter expertise, the ability to communicate complex accounting and regulatory concepts clearly, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Casual Academics are expected to uphold academic standards, comply with university policies and procedures, and work collaboratively with course convenors and teaching teams to support student learning and academic success.
Position Requirements
- To meet TEQSA and the University requirements, applicants must hold a qualification at least one AQF level higher than the level of study being taught (AQF+1), or demonstrate equivalent academic, professional, or practice‑based experience.
- For undergraduate teaching, applicants are required to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline or possess substantial and relevant industry experience that demonstrates equivalent expertise.
- For postgraduate teaching, applicants are required to hold a completed PhD in Accounting or a closely related discipline, in accordance with University practice for postgraduate‑level teaching.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Financial Information Systems, Sustainability, Financial Accounting, and/or Management Accounting.
- Evidence of the capability to deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment, or relevant professional experience that supports effective student learning outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with unit coordinators and teaching teams and to comply with university policies, academic standards, and the University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement.
Requirements to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
- Complete the online application form in full.
- Submit a one‑minute video outlining their areas of expertise, including relevant teaching experience, academic qualifications, and/or industry background aligned with the discipline.
- If your application is successful, the School will request a survey to be completed outlining specific questions, such as availability and work rights in Australia.
Since our inception, we have believed in education for all and leadership that improves lives in all the communities that we serve. Our strategy is simple: to create a place where the best researchers and most promising students can achieve their full potential.
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values.
We are currently looking for Academic Casual staff to perform specified teaching-related duties, such as, presenting lectures and tutorials, conducting practical classes or workshops, and marking. Casual rates for academic teaching duties include both the presentation or delivery time and the associated working time (including preparation, reasonably contemporaneous marking, and student consultation) and further information can be found in The University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.
We look forward to receiving your application for this position.
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