Lecturer, Science of Learning and Effective Pedagogy

Macquarie University Hospital; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible working options

Onsite childcare facilities

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Macquarie School of Education is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Science of Learning and Effective Pedagogy to contribute to the development, leadership and delivery of initial teacher education. The focus is applying learning sciences across primary and secondary initial teacher education courses.

The role involves leading curriculum, delivering lectures and assessments, and advancing evidence-based pedagogy and inclusive teaching across programs.

Qualifications

• Accredited teacher (NSW or equivalent) with sustained teaching experience in primary or secondary schools.
• Proven expertise in NSW syllabus content and Strong Beginnings core areas.
• Ability to design, deliver and manage lectures, tutorials, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pedagogy, curriculum and learning resource development for initial teacher education.
• Design, deliver and manage teaching, including lectures and tutorials for in-service teachers.
• Provide leadership in Strong Beginnings core content areas: brain and learning; effective pedagogical practices.
• Lead and engage in scholarship related to teacher education.
• Model inclusive teaching acknowledging diverse backgrounds and needs.

Skills

Accredited NSW teacher

Curriculum leadership

Pedagogy development

Strong Beginnings content

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited teacher (NSW or equivalent)

Job description

Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) $127,138 to $150,425 per annum plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing (part-time may be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Shape the next generation of teachers by putting the Science of Learning at the heart of effective classroom practice. Are you passionate about translating the Science of Learning into meaningful teaching practice? Join the Macquarie School of Education as a Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership) - Science of Learning and Effective Pedagogy, where you’ll help prepare future teachers through our initial teacher education programs. Join one of Australia’s leading providers of teacher education and contribute to a School committed to evidence-based practice, innovation, and improving outcomes for children, families, schools, and communities.

THE ROLE

Macquarie School of Education is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Science of Learning and Effective Pedagogy to contribute to the development, leadership and delivery of initial teacher education. The focus of the role is the application of the science of learning across the primary and secondary phases of our initial teacher education courses, helping our teacher education students understand both the principles and practices of learning-science-informed effective pedagogy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to pedagogy, curriculum and learning resource development across initial teacher education courses.
• Design, deliver and manage teaching and assessment, including lectures, tutorials and high-quality professional learning for in-service teachers.
• Provide leadership in our teaching of the Strong Beginnings core content areas, 'brain and learning' and 'effective pedagogical practices'.
• Engage in leadership and scholarship related to teacher education.
• Model inclusive teaching that recognises intersectional inequities and responds to the varied needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to Initial Teacher Education course leadership, administration and staff professional development.

ABOUT US

Macquarie School of Education is one of Australia’s largest providers of initial and postgraduate teacher education. Ranked among the world’s top 150 universities by QS and No. 1 in Australia for Early Childhood Education (Australian Research Magazine), the School has recently redesigned its teacher education programs across early childhood, primary and secondary education, with an emphasis on the knowledge and expertise required by contemporary teachers and work-integrated learning. We are committed to leading-edge education and research that supports excellent, engaging teaching and learning. We seek to maximise opportunities for children, families, schools and communities through teaching, learning, research and advocacy. The School is part of the Faculty of Arts and is home to the Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (CRECE), the Learning and Equity Incubator, and the Research on Artificial Intelligence in School Education (RAISE) Incubator.

ABOUT YOU

You are an accredited primary or secondary teacher (NSW or equivalent) and have a strong track record and/or current experience of leading curriculum and pedagogy development and delivering excellent evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. You have expertise in one or more NSW syllabus and have proven capacity to lead our teaching of the Strong Beginnings core content ‘brain and learning’ and ‘effective pedagogical practices’ areas. You are a clear communicator with a proactive, adaptable approach, and you enjoy working as part of a team, bringing well-developed interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Accredited teacher (NSW or equivalent) and sustained experience of effective teaching in contemporary primary or secondary schools.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of relevant NSW curriculum.
• Demonstrated expertise in Strong Beginnings core content areas 1 and 2.
• Demonstrated expertise in the science of learning and evidence-based pedagogy, along with a commitment and capability to deliver high quality learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated capacity or potential for delivering high-quality teaching for teacher education students, including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials, and assessments and high-quality professional learning for in-service teachers.
• Demonstrated capacity to model how to teach inclusively, recognising intersectional inequities and barriers to learning and responding to the needs of students with diverse identifications, learning needs, and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to Initial Teacher Education course leadership.
• Track‑record of making positive contributions, or capacity to contribute, to administration and /or staff professional development in a University or education setting.
• Adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and team‑work capabilities.

POSITION ENQUIRIES

Professor Deborah Youdell, Dean, Macquarie School of Education, at [e-mail]

Applications Close: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

WHY WORK AT MACQUARIE

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Our prime location is just a short walk from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.

BENEFITS

• 17% Superannuation Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physiotherapy clinics

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.

VAULT OUR VALUES

Our values — Collective Ambition, Purposeful Collaboration, Bold Innovation, and Genuine Care — are at the heart of everything we do and by living our values, we unlock the true potential of You to the Power of Us. Our values guide how we work, lead and support one another. We know Macquarie is at its best when we live our values every day.

WHAT WE OFFER?

When you join Macquarie University, you gain access to a supportive, flexible workplace designed to help you thrive. Our benefits include:

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Discover our beautiful campus Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and with access to Australia’s only dedicated university metro station, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.

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