• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part- time and fixed term until June 2026
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Associate Teaching Fellow, you will:

• Deliver effective teaching practices and suggest approaches to innovate teaching practices to achieve student learning experiences to support success and engagement.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice to student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources
• Support the course team in curriculum design and review at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Maintain deep discipline and/or industry/professional knowledge that is applied to curriculum delivery and maintaining quality standards in education.
• Facilitate collaborative learning opportunities for students and provide academic mentoring and support to students to foster their learning and success, including timely feedback on assessments.               

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or a combination of qualification and experience. Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated capacity and passion for teaching and facilitation of student learning.
• Recent experience teaching adults in a tertiary setting and understanding their learning needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide academic support and guidance to students, ensuring an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Linda Robinson (Head of Assessment, Clinical Optometry) on l.robinson@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Teaching Fellow, 579550.pdf

Applications for this position close on 14 January 2026 at 11:55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.