Academic Lead – STEM

About the role

Kaplan International College Adelaide is seeking an experienced, student‑focused Academic Lead for STEM. You will provide academic leadership across STEM disciplines, ensuring high‑quality delivery, innovative teaching, and strong student outcomes in a tertiary pathway environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate STEM curriculum delivery across all classes, intakes and delivery modes.
• Implement contemporary teaching practices such as active learning, inquiry‑based learning and technology‑enhanced education.
• Oversee practical, laboratory and computational learning experiences, ensuring curriculum alignment and safety compliance.
• Mentor and coach academic staff through induction, classroom observation and professional feedback.
• Design and moderate assessments that uphold academic integrity and align with university standards.
• Analyse student performance data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff to support student transitions into university STEM programs.
• Contribute to curriculum review, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Significant teaching experience in a relevant STEM discipline within pathways, higher education or comparable tertiary settings.
• Proven experience in subject coordination, academic leadership or supporting teaching teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop academic staff to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.

Required skills

What we offer

• 26 days of annual leave, including a day for your birthday.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Permanent full‑time position based in Adelaide.