Natural Sciences Senior Lecturer: Teaching & Leadership

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

Job summary

Macquarie University seeks a Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership) to steer curriculum design, governance and teaching excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role emphasizes conservation, climate change and ecology, with responsibility for curriculum reform, quality assurance and accreditation.

You will lead teaching teams, contribute to academic governance, and collaborate with industry and professional bodies to enhance student outcomes and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, review and innovation.
• Experience in course and program-level development and quality assurance.
• Leadership in education governance through committees or equivalent.
• Mentoring and developing academic and sessional teaching staff.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred and experiential learning.
• Leadership in strategic teaching and workload/resource planning.
• Evidence of external partnerships and stakeholder engagement in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum review, accreditation and quality assurance processes.
• Drive curriculum design, pedagogical innovation and course planning.
• Provide governance leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Foster a positive learning and teaching culture and mentor staff.
• Represent the School in committees and external collaborations.

Skills

Curriculum design and innovation

Course and program development

Teaching leadership

Academic governance

Mentoring teaching staff

Inclusive, student-centred learning

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic workload planning

Job description

Macquarie University seeks a Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership) to steer curriculum design, governance and teaching excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role emphasizes conservation, climate change and ecology, with responsibility for curriculum reform, quality assurance and accreditation.

You will lead teaching teams, contribute to academic governance, and collaborate with industry and professional bodies to enhance student outcomes and