Casual Academic, Creative Writing and English - Expressions of Interest (EOI)

• Attractive Casual Rates
• Based at Western's Parramatta South, Bankstown and Kingswood Campuses with occasional online teaching also available.

***If you are already part of the Creative Writing and English Casual List in the School, there is NO need to re-apply***

About the Casual Teaching Community
The Casual Teaching Community is open for eligible candidates to register an Expression of Interest (EoI) for casual employment with Western Sydney University. The Casual Teaching Community enables The School to access suitable and experienced individuals for casual employment opportunities across a broad range of business areas at short notice, subject to the following:

• You will be engaged as and when required, and on an ad hoc and/or intermittent basis. The University does not guarantee the provision of ongoing or regular employment, and makes no firm advance commitment to continuing or indefinite work.
• Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of casual employment will be made.
• You will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience.

Applications remain active for 12 months 

The Opportunity
The School of Arts, Western Sydney University invites expressions of interest from people who are interested in casual academic work which will involve lectures, tutorials, workshops and marking in the Creative Writing, English and Childhood Studies majors. For information about the School, please visit the Western Sydney University website http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/hca

We are interested in broadening our staffing profile to include applicants with relevant expertise in Creative Writing, English and Childhood Studies.

Teaching is offered on the Parramatta South (Victoria Road), Bankstown and Kingswood Campuses with occasional online teaching also available.

Eligibility
To be considered for casual employment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A postgraduate qualification (minimum Master’s degree; PhD or equivalent professional experience desirable)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience at tertiary level and/or evidence of teaching capability
• Relevant expertise in at least one of the following areas Creative Writing, English or Childhood Studies
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment

Academic Staff Agreement: For casual rates of pay please refer to Schedule 2 of the Academic Staff Agreement.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Please contact the Head of Discipline, A/Prof James Gourley via email at j.gourley@westernsydney.edu.au
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 30 April 2026. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Working Rights: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. At the time of application, proof of your working rights in Australia must be provided.
• How to Apply Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Submit your application online prior to the closing date, including:

• A brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest and relevant experience.
• A current CV (no more than three pages), including details of teaching and/or professional experience.
• Responses to the screening questions (no more than one page).

How we will communicate with you
All advice and communication will be sent to applicants via email. Please ensure the email address you register with is correct as this will be used to provide you updates for all the vacancies you apply for. 

We strongly recommend that you use a personal email address rather than your work email address to ensure you don’t miss updates. Additionally, please regularly check your junk or spam folders for the same reason. 

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.