Job No: APTEO137181#001
Campus Location: Canberra, Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield, Brisbane, Ballarat, Melbourne
Functional Unit: Faculty of Theology & Philosophy
Work Type: Casual Academic
- Expressions of interest sought for Casual Academic
- Multiple casual positions
- Located at Canberra, Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield, Brisbane, Ballarat, Melbourne
About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.
About Faculty of Theology & Philosophy:
The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy is the largest Faculty of its kind in Australia, comprised of two national schools (the School of Theology and the School of Philosophy), the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry (with its programs in biblical and early Christian studies, and systematic and historical theology), the Ray L Hart Centre for the Philosophy of Religion, and a number of smaller Centres focused on bioethics, religious education, leadership for mission, and liturgical studies. As priority research areas for ACU, theology and philosophy have grown strongly in international profile and achievement over the last decade. In the 2025 QS rankings in Theology, Divinity and Religious studies, for example, ACU was ranked first in Australia, and 22nd in the world. Our Philosophy program also continues to rank highly in Australian assessments: for example, at 'above world standard' in the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia rankings. A particular strength of the Faculty's research profile is its growing network of collaborations with international partners (especially in Europe, North America and Asia) that leads to joint publication projects, research conferences and seminars (both in Australia and internationally, including on ACU's Rome campus), co-supervision of research students, and joint programs for research funding. We offer a full suite of high quality theology and philosophy programs of study for students at any stage of their life or career journey, with learning opportunities provided across multiple points of engagement and delivery modes. This spans mission-aligned short courses, certificates and professional learning; bachelor-level undergraduate coursework, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters level postgraduate coursework; and Higher-degree research (PhD and M.Phil) programs. International study tour opportunities, and global student mobility of other kinds, are a feature of many of these programs. Members of faculty are deeply immersed in the life of the Church, and collaborate closely with Catholic education, health, social service, and other agencies. Broad-ranging public engagement is also a year-round feature of faculty life, enacted through extensive media contributions, public events, and scholarly activities.
Responsibilities:
- Casual Teaching Academics will be accountable for high-quality learning and teaching outcomes through the delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate tutorials and assessments predominately in Core Curriculum Units.
- Contribute to enhancing student success and fostering inclusive learning environments through innovative practice.
- Provide students with timely, effective, formal and informal consultation and feedback opportunities.
- Participate in moderation of assessment, normally at unit level.
- Efficiently manage administrative responsibilities associated with their teaching.
You will need to have:
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Theology, Philosophy, or a related field, and/or current HDR candidate.
- Knowledge: Understanding of innovative and pedagogically contemporary teaching, curriculum design, and/or assessment activities, informed by current disciplinary research.
- Skill: Ability to collaborate and successfully deliver outcomes when participating in teams.
- Skill: Competency in contemporary learning management systems, and other technology related to tertiary teaching.
- Desirable Experience: Demonstrated high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate units and/or courses. Additionally, demonstrated contributions to the development and/or enhancement of effective learning environments.
- Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the University's Mission and Catholic ethos and demonstrate an understanding of how this role serves the Mission.
- Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment.
- Teaching experience is highly desirable.
- Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the University's Mission and Catholic ethos and demonstrate an understanding of how this role serves the Mission
- Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
How to Apply:
To lodge an expression of interest click the 'Apply' button and attach a brief cover letter indicating which campus you are applying for, your contact details, your CV (inclusive of the qualifications you hold). Click here for further information on casual employment at ACU.
General enquiries can be sent to Paula Bone, Team Leader - PSH Law & Business and Theology & Philosophy, paula.bone@acu.edu.au
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
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Advertised: 20-OCT-2026
Applications close: 31-DEC-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.