• Flexible location: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong, Warrnambool and Online
• Full-time/Part-time, fixed-term (Teaching and Marking) + Sessional (Marking only) opportunities
• Academic Level A ($83,268 - $111,939) pro-rata or sessional hourly rates

About the opportunity

The School of Education invites Expressions of Interest to join a talent pool of educators for future fixed-term and sessional opportunities.

We are seeking educators with expertise across key teaching areas, including:

• English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities
• Health, Physical Education and The Arts
• Technologies, Languages and TESOL
• Vocational Education and Applied Learning

We are also particularly interested in individuals with strengths in: 

• Inclusive and trauma-responsive practice
• Curriculum and pedagogy
• Initial teacher education and professional experience
• Assessment and feedback
• Educational leadership or research

What you’ll do

Depending on the opportunity, you may:

• Teach and facilitate seminars and workshops for pre-service teachers
• Mark and provide feedback on assessment tasks
• Support professional experience and mentoring
• Contribute to a high-quality, evidence-informed learning environment

Who is this suited to?

These opportunities are well suited to:

• Current or recent school teachers
• Graduate researchers and PhD candidates
• Early-career academics

This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in initial teacher education, strengthen your academic profile and contribute to the preparation of future educators.

Why work with us?

At Deakin University, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll find a community and a way of working that supports you to do your best work. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, we offer an environment designed to help you thrive, with on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafés, accessible public transport and convenient parking.

We support flexible and hybrid working, generous leave provisions - including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave - and a wide range of staff benefits and discounts. Combined with our strong focus on health, wellbeing and professional development, Deakin offers a supportive, inclusive culture where leaders are trusted, people are valued and careers can grow.

How to submit your Expression of Interest

Please complete the application form and submit your current resume to be considered as part of this Expression of Interest. Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility, discipline preferences and availability.

Please note that any appointments are subject to approval and a merit-based selection process. Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee progression or appointment.

For a confidential discussion regarding these opportunities, please contact the School Manager on soe-sm@deakin.edu.au   

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

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

Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow (Level A).pdf

Associate Teaching Fellow (Level A).pdf

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.