"Casual Teacher - Academic/Professional Communication and/or Academic English"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Casual opportunity
• Join our pool of casual teachers at MQ College for 2026
• Enjoy a vibrant on-campus location, close to public transport

We invite expressions of interest for casual teaching opportunities that may arise in 2026 to support the delivery of Academic/Professional Communication and/or Academic English in various courses and programs (Diploma, Standard Foundation Program, Intensive Program, Masters Qualifying Program, and UniReady) at Macquarie University College.

THE ROLE

The Macquarie University College within Macquarie University is currently inviting expressions of interest from appropriately qualified and experienced people to teach Academic/Professional Communication and/or Academic English in various courses and programs offered by the College, including Diploma, Standard Foundation Program, Intensive Program, Masters Qualifying Program, and UniReady during the day and/or evening in 2026.

All teaching at Macquarie University College is undertaken in-person on Macquarie University’s Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde).

Appointed casual teachers are expected to prepare and deliver lessons, prepare and mark assessments, supervise in-class assessments and examinations, manage and submit results, undertake student consultation, closely monitor student progress and attendance, participate in meetings, and liaise with staff.

*Please note that casual teaching positions are not available for visa sponsorship, and successful applicants must have full work rights in Australia.*

ABOUT YOU

Key Competencies:

To be considered for a casual teaching position, applicants must possess the following:

• An undergraduate degree (3 years +) or postgraduate qualification in Applied Linguistics or TESOL.
• At least 3 years’ full-time relevant teaching experience (senior secondary; VET; Higher Education). Teaching experience in a University College pathway context would be considered an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Desired Criteria:

Preference will be given to applicants with higher relevant degrees and/or more relevant teaching experience.

Successful Expressions of Interest will be kept on file and may be considered by the College when a vacancy appropriate to their skill base and disciplinary background arises.

*** Neither having an Expression of Interest on file nor being considered for a vacancy imply that employment is guaranteed. Please note that by providing an Expression of Interest for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months.***

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

Please apply online by submitting your CV/resume which clearly provides:

• your contact information
• details of your qualifications
• details of your teaching experience

For role related inquiries, please reach out to Jessica McCarthy on jessica.mccarthy@mq.edu.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ADST).