Casual Lecturer - Multiple Fields

About the role

CIEE is seeking casual lecturing staff to deliver academic courses in Sydney. Courses will be taught in person at the Surry Hills Centre - just metres from Central Station. Each course is delivered on an intensive or semi-intensive schedule in a 3 week or 6 week block. The total contract is for 45 hours of in-person classes delivered in Sydney (with some options for repeat classes). Students will be undergraduates from universities in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver academic courses in your field of expertise

• Teach on an intensive schedule in 3 week or 6 week blocks

• Provide instruction to undergraduate students from United States universities

We are currently recruiting for 2027 casual academic pool, with priority in interviewing for the following terms:

January 5 to January 22, 2027 (classes 5 days/week)

January 7 to February 12, 2027 (classes 3 days/week)

February 18 to March 26, 2027 (classes 3 days/week)

If you are interested in joining the CIEE team, please submit your resume and brief cover message indicating the course(s)/fields you are interested in teaching and outlining your suitability for the role.

Fields with active recruitment include: Brewing (Beer) or beverage industries in general, Photography (general and photojournalism), Food Anthropology, Psychology, Public Health, Agriculture, Tourism, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Australian Art.

We will also consider adding applicants to the casual pool for courses in Australian History, Marketing, International Business, Sports Management, Digital Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Climate Science, Environmental Policy, Politics, Urban Sustainability, Employability/Internships, Viticulture (Wine).

For more information about the courses offered and draft course syllabi, please see our program pages:

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/australia/sydney/open-campus-block

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/australia/sydney/january-sydney

About you

• A Master's Degree in a relevant field (PhD preferable, or substantial industry experience for applied technical fields)

• Teaching experience in the relevant area with proven positive student outcomes and experience, or for applied technical fields (e.g. beer/brewing, photography) leadership experience or industry impact

• Passion for education and an appreciation of education as an instrument to connect cultures

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or professional publications or industry impact (desirable but not essential)

About us

CIEE is a US-based non-profit organization. CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance the mission to bring the world together.

Benefits

• A platform to channel your passion and opportunity to transform through education

• Be part of a collaborative, nurturing, and committed team

• Competitive remuneration

• Opportunities for professional development

Diversity Matters 

CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. 

As a condition of employment with CIEE all new employees must comply with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires proof of full vaccination status, subject to any local laws or restrictions. 

How to Apply

For queries about the role, please contact Dr Jane Hanley, Academic Director, at *******@ciee.org. Applications will be shortlisted after 15 September.