Tutoring

Tutoring with the School of Mathematics and Statistics

Each year, the School of Mathematics and Statistics hires casual tutors to deliver tutorials, labs, workshops and undertake assignment marking. The roles and responsibilities of casual tutors in the School of Mathematics and Statistics are outlined in the following position descriptions. These position descriptions outline selection criteria and other requirements for these positions.

Tutor (Tutorial/Lab/Workshop)
Tutor (Marking)

Successful applicants are required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWWC).

In most cases, tutors who are successful in attaining a tutor position to deliver a tutorial will also be assigned a marking position.

See below for information about specific semesters and important dates.

For questions about tutoring in the School of Mathematics and Statistics please see the MSLC Contact page for contact details.

  • Semester 1, 2024

    Applications for tutoring in Semester 1 2024 are welcome from past and prospective tutors. Priority will be given to current postgraduate students in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

    On Monday 20 November 2023 (1-2pm, Old Geology lecture theatre 1) there was an in-person information session on casual teaching in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. This session outlines the roles and responsibilities of tutors in the School and the hiring process. This session is intended for postgraduate students who are considering applying to tutor with the School of Mathematics and Statistics in 2024. Attendance at this session is not required for prospective casual staff to be awarded a position, nor does attending this session guarantee a position.

    Important Dates

    Information Session on Casual Teaching in the School of Mathematics and Statistics Monday 20 November 2023, 1:00pm, Old Geology lecture theatre 1
    Applications through the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS) Monday 8 January - Friday 19 January 2024
    Selection interviews (new tutors only) Monday 29 January/Tuesday 30 January 2024
    In person on Parkville campus
    Announcement of preliminary outcome of applications Monday 5 February 2024 (updated)
    Mandatory training for new tutors Tuesday 20 February 2024: online training modules

    Wednesday 21 February 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm: new tutor training, in person on Parkville campus

    Wednesday 20 March 2024, 4:15-6:15pm: new tutor check-in, in person on Parkville campus
    Mandatory subject meetings Thursday 22 February - Thursday 29 February 2024
    (dates and times vary for particular subjects)
    Semester 1 Teaching Period Monday 26 February - Friday 24 May 2024

    Applications are welcome via the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS). All past applicants are recommended to regularly update their CTRS profile to reflect their current experiences, student status and qualifications.

  • Semester 2, 2024

    Applications for tutoring in semester 2 are welcome from past and prospective tutors. Priority will be given to current postgraduate students in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

    Important Dates

    Applications through the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS) Dates to be confirmed
    In-person selection interviews (new tutors only) Dates to be confirmed
    Announcement of preliminary outcome of applications Dates to be confirmed
    Mandatory training for new tutors Dates to be confirmed
    Mandatory subject meetings Thursday 18 July - Thursday 25 July 2024 (dates and times vary for particular subjects)
    Semester 2 Teaching Period Monday 22 July - Friday 18 October 2024

    Applications are welcome via the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS). All past applicants are recommended to regularly update their CTRS profile to reflect their current experiences and qualifications.

  • Summer semester, 2024

    Due to the nature of the summer semester, summer tutoring positions are only available to tutors who have recently tutored. Applications from new tutors will not be considered. Current tutors will be invited to apply.

    See the University academic calendar for summer semester dates.