Associate Lecturer (Teaching & Leadership)

Job Summary

This role will contribute to the development of the Department and enhance the student experience through the delivery of outstanding teaching, focusing on pedagogic innovation, governance and leadership of academic programmes.

Specifically, this role will include responsibility for convening and teaching in our Graduate Certificate of TESOL, as well as teaching in the Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. You will manage the practicum placements for postgraduate TESOL students and lead initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of student learning, professional development and achievement. You will also participate in and drive collaborative teaching initiatives such as Department teaching teams.  Reporting to the Director of Programs in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and the Head of Department, this role will assume various administrative tasks, responsibilities and other duties, including committee work and student advising.

Macquarie University recently introduced an Academic Job Family Framework which recognises and rewards the breadth of academic work including promotion pathways. The Teaching & Leadership Academic is a specialist teaching and leadership role for academic staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership. As a specialist role, Teaching and Leadership Academic staff dedicate their workload contribution to Teaching, Teaching Leadership and Service.

About you

You will have recent experience in an academic role (including casual positions) at an Australian university within the last five years and will be competent in using student management systems such as Moodle. Your expertise will be in postgraduate teaching, particularly in areas such as TESOL methodologies, programming for TESOL, and reflective language teaching practice. Your passion for teaching and sharing your expertise with others will be one of your remarkable qualities and you will aspire to be a leader in this field. You will enjoy working in a collaborate environment and contributing to a positive work culture.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter (2-3 pages maximum) that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential

• Demonstrated academic knowledge and professional experience in the area of TESOL
• Demonstrated experience managing TESOL practicum placements in primary schools as well as private language providers
• Experience teaching in Australian primary and/or high schools
• Experience teaching in and managing ELICOS programs
• Demonstrated commitment and capability to deliver high quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials and seminars, for both internal and external student cohorts
• Demonstrated experience in materials development, curriculum development, and conducting professional development for language teachers
• Demonstrated experience in language program management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to colleagues and students from all backgrounds and to represent the Department to external stakeholders and the general public
• At minimum, a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and/or TESOL or closely related field

Desirable

• A PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a closely related field
• Additional ELT-related qualifications
• Experience teaching in overseas EFL settings

Specific Role Enquiries: Associate Professor Peter Roger at peter.roger@mq.edu.au

General Recruitment Enquiries: Alyssa Hayes, HR Consultant at alyssa.hayes@mq.edu.au