Lecturer (Teaching & Leadership)

PRIMARY DETAIL

Exciting opportunity for two Teaching & Leadership academics to develop and contribute to innovative and impactful teaching in the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Diploma of Health Sciences (OUA).

• Salary Package: Level B from $127,138 to $150,425 p.a. plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: 2 full-time, continuing positions
• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

The Role

We are seeking to appoint two motivated and student-centred academics to join the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences as Lecturers (Teaching & Leadership) within the School of Health Sciences and Nursing. These roles support the continued growth and development of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and its associated pathway course; the Diploma of Health Sciences delivered through Open Universities Australia.

The successful candidates will contribute to the design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality undergraduate teaching, particularly within first-year units and the Health Coaching and Health Administration majors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the innovative design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Diploma of Health Sciences (OUA).
• Apply inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices to support diverse cohorts of students.
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to enhance student experience, learning outcomes, and curriculum coherence.
• Contributing to teaching leadership, quality assurance, and service activities aligned with Faculty priorities.

About You

You are a passionate educator who holds a tertiary and/or professional qualification in health sciences or a related discipline, who possesses strong and contemporary experience in the use of educational technology, blended learning, and innovative teaching practices.

Essential Selection Criteria

• A tertiary qualification (or demonstrated equivalent experience) in health sciences or a related discipline,
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and convening health sciences courses in higher education, with a strong commitment to high-quality, student-centred teaching,
• Demonstrated experience with educational technology, blended learning, and educational innovation,
• Strong communication and collegial skills, with demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative curriculum design and development in health sciences courses,
• An understanding of teaching large and diverse cohorts, including pathway and equity-focused programs, and
• A track record of engagement in the scholarship of learning and teaching.