CareerPlan

Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership)

Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University, AUFull-time$155k–$165k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
Based in AustraliaCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead teaching, curriculum development, and academic governance for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in conservation, climate change, and ecology.

Role type

Senior academic leader (teaching and curriculum)

Builds

Undergraduate and postgraduate education programs in biological, environmental, physical, and molecular sciences

Domain

Higher Education / Natural Sciences

Required skills

curriculum design and innovation, academic governance and quality assurance, program-level development, mentoring academic staff, strategic teaching planning, inclusive pedagogy, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

disciplinary scholarship in conservation/ecology, experience with accreditation processes, committee leadership

Technologies

LMS, assessment platforms, curriculum management tools

Responsibilities

Lead curriculum review and accreditation processes; mentor academic and sessional teaching staff; drive pedagogical innovation and course planning; participate in School, Faculty, and University committees; foster a culture of educational excellence and collaboration

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership