Expression of Interest, Graduate Research Teaching Fellow Opportunities (SHSS - Criminology)

These positions offer you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the academic environment, actively participate in the School’s academic life, and develop critical teaching and administrative skills that will propel your future career in academia.

• Flexible location
• Fixed Term, 0.10 FTE – 0.50FTE (7.35-18.37 hours per week. Total hours per contract may be worked as needed to accommodate workload peaks & troughs, provided total hours worked align with the employment contract amount)
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow, you will :

To be successful, you’ll have :

Here's how to apply :

Please complete the application form and submit a cover letter, and an up-to-date resume. This will be considered as an expression of interest in these roles in principle. If successful, we will discuss with you an appropriate fraction (ranging from 0.1FTE to 0.5FTE) based on the work available, and the constraints of your graduate research enrolment.

Please indicate in your cover letter :

For a confidential discussion regarding these roles, please contact Dr James Martin via

For a copy of the position descriptions, please see below :

Position Description - Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow (Level A) - 2025 (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, @ 5 : 00pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.