Swinburne’s School of Design and Architecture leads the world in high-quality, industry-relevant, technology-led design education and research. The courses offered are grounded in design history, theory, culture and diversity. The School comprises of two departments and two research centres. The following departments are included for the sessional teaching EOI: Department of Architectural and Industrial Design Department of Communication Design Click on the School link below to find out more about the School structure, departments and course offerings School of Design and Architecture Teaching Areas: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Urban Design, Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Fashion, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Professional Practice, Communication Design, Motion Design, UX/Interaction Design, Photography, Branded Environments. What to include in the EOI: Updated CV and contact details (including details of teaching experience where applicable) Up to 3 preferred teaching areas Certified copy of qualifications (external applicants only) Student evaluations (external applicants) Portfolio or website link (if applicable) Visa/work rights details (if applicable) Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree for undergraduate teaching PhD for postgraduate teaching * In some professional courses, extensive professional experience and expertise may be deemed a suitable alternative to a higher degree. Current Swinburne sessional staff As part of the annual Expression of Interest (EOI) process, current sessional staff are required to complete a short online form confirming availability and teaching areas of interest in 2026. This process ensures you remain registered on the University’s sessional listing and that any required documentation related to employment or professional accreditation remain current. A list of teaching areas can be found at the bottom of this page, and via the online form. External Expression of interest to teach The School of Design and Architecture is seeking external expressions of interest in the below listed teaching areas. If you are interested in sessional academic teaching opportunities in these areas and are not currently employed at Swinburne, please submit an EOI to be considered for teaching in 2026. All teaching areas in within the departments of Architecture and Industrial Design and Communication Design. Current Swinburne HDR students If you are a currently enrolled HDR student, you are welcomed to apply. Please note, your sessional position should not interfere with the satisfactory progress of your studies. A reminder that the HDR candidature manual and statement of practice can be found here . If you are a HDR student who is also a current sessional academic staff member, please ensure you select the option ‘Current HDR student and employed as sessional’. Apply Please note: Candidates applying must have working rights within Australia as work sponsorship is not applicable to this role. To submit an EOI, please click the ‘Begin’ button at the bottom of the page. Receipt of your EOI will be acknowledged via a system generated notification. Unit Convenors will contact you if/as requirements arise. Please refer to the Position Description that outlines the general expectations of sessional teaching academic staff. Applications close: Monday 12 January 2026 at 11.00pm S-DNI
