Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership)

About the role

Macquarie University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Teaching and Leadership) for its School of Natural Sciences at the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde. This is a full-time, continuing academic leadership role for an educator with expertise in teaching governance, curriculum leadership and academic quality, leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in conservation, climate change and ecology.

Key responsibilities

• Lead curriculum review, accreditation, quality assurance and continuous improvement so programs stay academically rigorous and responsive to student and industry needs.
• Drive excellence in curriculum design, pedagogical innovation and course planning.
• Mentor and develop academic and sessional teaching staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and evidence-informed practice.

Required profile

• PhD in conservation, ecology or a closely related discipline (or near completion).
• Demonstrated teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate biology, ecology, conservation and climate change.
• Experience in curriculum design, course and program development, quality assurance, assessment design and moderation, and in leading teaching teams and committees.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred and experiential learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and evidence of disciplinary scholarship and external partnerships.
• Experience in strategic teaching and resource planning, including equitable workload allocation.

What we offer

• Salary package of $155,236 - $164,549 (Level C.1-C.3) plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Applications are open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those with full working rights; applications close on 18 November 2026.