Sessional Teaching Academic - Bachelor of Health Sciences - Expression of Interest

About the role

Applications are invited for Casual Teaching and Marking Staff in first-year undergraduate units within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences for Session 2 and Session 3, 2026. Casual Teaching Academic's will deliver tutorial classes and/or mark assessment tasks across a range of units. Tutors are generally expected to be familiar with the unit content and ideally take a minimum of four classes per week. Tutors are expected to mark their allocated classes. We are seeking applicants for the following Units: Session 2 On-campus teaching and marking: MHHS1005 , MHHS1006 , MHHS1007 , MHHS1008 Session 2 Marking only (OUA and asynchronous): MHHX1001 , MHHX1002 , MHHX1003 , MHHS1005 , MHHS1006 , MHHS1007 / MHHX1007 , MHHS1008 Session 3 Marking only (OUA and asynchronous): MHHX1004 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Honours or postgraduate qualification, or current enrolment in a relevant higher degree Sufficient discipline-specific knowledge An understanding and appreciation of scholarly teaching Excellent communication skills Proven ability to interact effectively with students, staff and the community TO APPLY All interested applicants are required to upload a copy of their CV, (which includes 2 referees) copy of degree / testamur and a cover letter addressing the above criteria as part of the EOI process. To assist in the review process, please complete this survey to indicate your teaching/marking preferences here (this survey is compulsory) If you are already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM): Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. If you are NOT currently part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM): click the 'Apply' button. *Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship and the successful applicant must have work rights in Australia* Position Enquiries: Luke Davies, Health Sciences Undergraduate Course Director (MHHS units), at luke.davies@mq.edu.au or Thaatsha Sivananthan, Diploma Health Sciences OUA Course Director, Faculty First Year Lead (MHHX units), at thaatsha.sivananthan@mq.edu.au Applications close: Monday, 22 June 2026 at 11:59 pm (AEST) We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. Pre-Employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 22/06/2026 11:59 PM A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework . Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.