• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus (may involve teaching at Burwood Campus)
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed-term for 2 years (2 positions)
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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.

As an Associate Teaching Fellow, you will:

• Deliver and provide innovative & effective teaching practices to enhance student success and industry engagement, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality learning materials, activities, and assessments, working collaboratively with the Unit Chair and teaching team to support curriculum innovation.
• Integrate industry and research practices into student learning experiences, ensuring relevance and practical application of knowledge.
• Provide constructive feedback on student performance using clear assessment criteria and actively contribute to moderation processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, maintain a commitment to educational excellence, and contribute to the School’s teaching, scholarship, and pedagogical research activities.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A combination of qualifications and/or experience in Architecture or Construction Management deemed equivalent to the minimum academic requirement to teach at Bachelor and Masters level.
• Recent relevant professional practice experience (within the past five years).
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Excellent organisational skills, effective time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines successfully.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
• Capacity to contribute to teaching, and related administration including the ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures relevant to teaching and student support and welfare.
• Interest for transnational education and ability to deliver teaching programs in Australia, and our offshore campuses, if the opportunity arises.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs.

Here's how to apply: 

Please and submit your updated resume and a cover letter as an expression of interest (EOI) for the role. Your submission will be considered based on your eligibility to work in Australia, preferred discipline, and availability (including the number of days you are seeking to work).

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact ab-information@deakin.edu.au 

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

 PD - Associate Teaching Fellow (Level A) 581131.pdf

Applications for this position close on 17 February 2026.

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.