EOI - Academic Sessional (Computer Science), School of Arts & Sciences

Fremantle and Sydney Campus

Rewarding opportunity

Friendly and collaborative environment

Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the school

The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two National Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling, psychology, social work, and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.

About the role

An academic sessional makes a substantial contribution to teaching programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The position requires the preparation and coordination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops, consultation with students, assessment marking, and attendance at meetings as required by the relevant Course Coordinators and the Computer Science Discipline Head. The primary purpose of an academic sessional is to successfully deliver and manage their assigned courses within the discipline area.

The school seeks expressions of interest from experienced academics who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in the Bachelor of Computer Science and Master of Computer Science programs.

We are looking for academic sessional staff with subject matter expertise in three or more of the following areas:

• Operating Systems
• Computer Architecture
• Computational Modelling
• Programming Languages and Compilers
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Industry-aligned Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and advanced computer science courses in consultation with the Discipline Head.
• Actively contribute to the design and development of curriculum, incorporating contemporary advancements in the computer science discipline.
• Provide consultation to students regarding weekly learning activities and assessments.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback as outlined by the Course Coordinators.
• Attend meetings as required by the Course Coordinator or Discipline Head.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a doctoral qualification in computer science, or equivalent accreditation and/or standing.
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in computer science and related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes, including face-to-face and hybrid delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster collegiality and empathize with students.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a busy educational environment.
• Teaching experience, including the ability to develop and deliver computer science courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating new technologies and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to support the national and international positioning of the school in computer science or related disciplines.
• Previous experience working in the tertiary education sector is desirable.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please indicate your area of interest and subject matter expertise in your cover letter. This is an Expression of Interest, and you will be contacted when the need arises. For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tanveer Zia, Tanveer.Zia@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.