Online Educator in Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security

Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems
Salary:
Academic Level A $87,266 - $118,416 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super
Academic Level B $124,656 – $148,023 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super

•  Shape future cyber security or artificial intelligence experts / Flexible remote teaching role / Join top-ranked Computing & Information Systems School
•  Apply now to become a key player in delivering cutting-edge cyber security or artificial intelligence education in a flexible, online environment
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As an Online Educator in the Master of Cyber Security or Master of Artificial Intelligence programmes, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of cyber security or artificial intelligence professionals. You'll have the opportunity to facilitate student learning, provide guidance and support, and contribute to the success of this innovative online programme. This flexible, remote role allows you to balance your commitments while making a significant impact in the field of cyber security education or artificial intelligence.

What you will deliver:

• Deliver Exceptional Student Experience: Facilitate engaging learning activities and provide empathetic support to students throughout their online learning journey.
• Assess and Provide Feedback: Undertake assessment tasks, including marking and providing high-quality, timely feedback to students.
• Contribute to Teaching Excellence: Prepare and deliver weekly live online workshops, and participate in professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with the academic team to contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning practices in the online cyber security or artificial intelligence programmes.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a Master's degree or PhD in an IT-related or cognate discipline.
• Have demonstrated experience in teaching cyber security or artificial intelligence subjects at a university level.
• Possess a strong understanding of key cyber security or artificial intelligence concepts and disciplines.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of Computing and Information Systems
The School of Computing & Information Systems (CIS) undertakes research and teaching across a range of information technology disciplines including Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Computer Science. CIS is the most highly ranked School of Computing and Information Systems in Australia according to all major rankings (THE, QS, ARWU). It offers a comprehensive range of IT and IS courses at all levels, including offerings in science, engineering, and business, and is at the forefront of computing research in Australia and internationally with close links to major computing research initiatives, including Melbourne Bioinformatics, CSL, The Cremorne Digital Hub and CSIRO’s DATA61.

The School’s aim is to attract and retain outstanding staff in order to maintain a leading research and teaching profile. We have an existing highly successful research team in the area of the appointment, a large number of PhD students, and a substantial cohort of graduate students in our coursework Master programs.

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We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Shangqi Lai at shangqi.lai@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

Word: Online Educator in AI or Cyber Security_PD.docx

PDF: Online Educator in AI or Cyber Security_PD.pdf

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