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There are various opportunities to join the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, as a member of our academic or professional staff or in the capacity of a casual lecturer or tutor.

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Why work with us?

The University of Sydney is one of the world's top 20 universities*. For more than 100 years, the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has fostered a diverse and collaborative environment for teaching, research and engagement. Our academics use ideas from the humanities, science, creative practice, and the social sciences to address modern built environment and design issues, from the design of wearable technologies to urban planning outcomes. We are proud that our people and students reflect the community we work and study in.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

Academic and professional staff vacancies

If you’re interested in working at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, visit our recruitment website to view all available academic and professional staff vacancies. For more information about what it's like to work at the University of Sydney, visit Careers at Sydney.

Casual lecturer/tutor positions

Periodically we seek casual lecturers and tutors to contribute to our teaching programs. The School offers several programs in architecture, design and planning across a wide range of study areas.

Successful candidates will:

  • be capable of effective teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level; and
  • have talent and enthusiasm for teaching.

Relevant experience is desirable and it is beneficial to hold, or have made significant progress towards obtaining, a postgraduate architecture, design or planning degree.

To lodge an expression of interest, please complete the expression of interest form. Casual lecturing and tutoring is only open to residents of Australia who have their own existing work rights for Australia (which are not tied to an employer).