Curriculum Leader — Conservation & Climate Education

Macquarie University; Ryde; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University in North Ryde seeks a Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership) to provide strategic leadership in conservation, climate change and ecology education.

The role drives curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, course planning and quality assurance, and leads teaching teams while enhancing student learning and industry engagement within the School of Natural Sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD in conservation, ecology, or a closely related discipline (or near completion).
• Demonstrated strong teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate biology, ecology, conservation and climate change.
• Evidence of leadership in curriculum and unit design, renewal, and teaching innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, review and innovation across programs.
• Coordinate course planning, quality assurance, and assessment design.
• Lead teaching teams and mentor academic staff, including sessionals.
• Contribute to accreditation and governance processes.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching leadership

Academic governance

Curriculum review

Mentoring staff

Education

PhD in conservation, ecology, or related

Job description

Macquarie University in North Ryde seeks a Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership) to provide strategic leadership in conservation, climate change and ecology education.

The role drives curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, course planning and quality assurance, and leads teaching teams while enhancing student learning and industry engagement within the School of Natural Sciences.