Professional Teaching Fellow Team Lead - Business Communication

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

With more than 7,500 students, the Triple Crown accredited University of Auckland Business School is one of the largest and most successful in the Australasian region. The University of Auckland’s position in the top 100 of the 2026 QS World Universities Ranking confirms both its status as New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led university and its place amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The Business School offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate research pathway programmes along with professional postgraduate programmes for working professionals. With state-of-the-art facilities and consistently strong graduate outcomes, the School serves approximately 6200 EFTS (Equivalent Full-Time Students). Our student community reflects Auckland’s multicultural demographic and includes 27% international students; this diversity demonstrates the School’s global appeal and creates a rich cultural learning environment.

The Business School is committed to delivering high-value, relevant and impactful learning experiences that maximise the employment outcomes for our graduates. Our programmes are characterised by:

• Research-informed teaching that connects theory with current practice
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based learning environments
• Focus on integrative and experiential learning methodologies
• Integration of professional and personal skills development throughout the curriculum
• Embedded language and business communication capabilities development

Academic staff are expected to embrace and work collaboratively within these pedagogical frameworks, partnering with educational development professionals to deliver a high-quality student experience.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Business School is seeking to appoint a full-time Professional Teaching Fellow - Business Communication (Undergraduate) Team Lead. The successful candidate will design, develop, and deliver embedded business communication capabilities that improve student learning outcomes and graduate employability across undergraduate programmes. This includes collaborative pedagogical support to academic staff, implementing culturally responsive teaching practices for diverse student populations, and supporting assessment redesign initiatives that embed communication skills within disciplinary content rather than delivering them through separate support services.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), permanent position.

We are looking to appoint a PTF at Step 3 or Step 4.

The salary range for this role is $125,554 - $136,469 per annum , depending on the level of appointment.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful appointee will have a postgraduate qualification in english, language, communication, or a related discipline. Qualifications in other fields may be considered depending on relevant expertise.

In addition to being an effective teacher and having significant relevant tertiary teaching experience in language teaching, academic literacies, communication skills, you will have:

• A strong understanding of approaches to developing academic and professional communication skills.
• A strong understanding of interactive and experiential learning techniques.
• Familiarity with conventions in both academic and business writing e.g. citations, structures and style.
• Experience in instructional and assessment design including scaffolded and formative assessment.
• A high level of sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• A strong commitment to education and the development of professionals.
• Excellent communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 12 October 2025 (11.30pm, NZST) to be considered.

Applications must include: a Cover Letter and CV, a statement and substantiation of your teaching philosophy and any teaching evaluations.

Please reach out to Sue Laurenson via s.laurenson@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz_