PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: $83, 340 - $117, 371 p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week), fixed-term until 23 July 2027 appointment
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)

THE ROLE

Macquarie University College is seeking to appoint a qualified and highly experienced Academic Communication and Academic English Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven teacher to enhance and extend education excellence at Macquarie University College.

Key requirements of the role, include but are not limited to:

Coordinating the teaching teams,
Contributing to ongoing curriculum development and improvement of delivery of the College units and courses,
Delivering lessons and workshops across a range of College courses and programs,
Preparing and revising learning and teaching resources,
Producing high quality assessment tasks,
Administration, supervision and marking of assessments, and participation in assessment task moderation and quality assurance processes,
Consultation with students and provision of academic advice & support if needed,
Consistently monitoring student progress; identifying and following up with students at risk,
Contribute to the effective operations of the Macquarie Learning Technologies Platform (iLearn) as required,
Comply with relevant professional standards and codes of ethics and EEO and WHS regulations,
Engage professionally with colleagues and students and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a passionate, highly skilled teacher with extensive teaching experience at higher education level in the fields of academic communication and academic English to join Macquarie University College. You will have knowledge of the latest developments in learning principles including online and blended learning pedagogies and proven experience in curriculum and assessment design. Your ability to work in a fast paced and vibrant environment and a “Students First” mindset will ensure your success in this role.

ABOUT US

At Macquarie University College, we provide students an alternative pathway to a number of Macquarie University's degrees by using our accelerated learning model.

The College offers Diploma of Arts Media and Communications, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business Analytics, Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Information Technology, Diploma of Marketing & Media, Diploma of Health Sciences, Masters Qualifying Programs, UniReady, Standard Foundation Program and Intensive Program.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

A postgraduate qualification in Applied Linguistics or TESOL.
Extensive experience in teaching academic communication AND academic English units in tertiary settings, preferably in pathway programs.
Extensive experience in curriculum and assessment design, and related quality assurance processes.
Extensive experience in administration of a unit or program as a subject lead, convenor or similar, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide guidance to teaching teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to consult and liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as students, teaching & professional staﬀ, and management team.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of Learning Management Systems, such as Moodle, and demonstrated integration of a range of learning technologies into a course or curriculum.
Ability to work both independently and co-operatively.

Please note: This position is not available for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have valid Australian work rights and will be required to undergo a qualification check prior to appointment.

Role inquiries: Akina Banh via akina.banh@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

07/09/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.