Casual Academic tutors in Undergraduate Psychology BPSYCH

## **PRIMARY DETAIL**Expressions of interest sought for casual teaching staff in Psychological Science for a range of first, second and third-year undergraduate units from 2026.**The Role** Expressions of Interest for suitably qualified casual academic staff are wanted to perform a range of teaching and associated duties, including undertaking tutorial classes and marking assessment tasks, in several undergraduate units within Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Psychology (OUA).We are seeking tutors for the below units. Further information on the units can be found on the unit links to the MQ Handbook. Tutors are generally expected to be familiar with the content area that the units cover.On campus:, , , , , , , ,For OUA and asynchronous units:, , PSYU/X2222, , , , PSYU/X3336,Most of the units listed run via a range of offerings:* Face-to-face offering: tutorial classes are held in person on Macquarie University campus and associated marking* Asynchronous (online) offering: no set classes, tutors facilitate online discussions, monitor asynchronous tutorial activities and offer regular drop-in sessions via Zoom, and associated marking.* OUA offering: no set classes, tutors facilitate online discussions, monitor asynchronous tutorial activities and offer regular drop-in sessions via Zoom and associated marking* Marking-only: not scheduled class teaching, just marking student assessment items**General information** The expected duties of such opportunities include teaching, student consultation and marking assessments, and will be offered based on skills and experience. An information meeting which provides key information about the unit materials, assessment and processes will be offered to you by your Unit Coordinator and/or course directors.Payment will be made in accordance with the *MQ Academic Enterprise Agreement 2023.*It is anticipated that availability of casual work will increase from February – June 2026 (inclusive). Please note that submission of an expression of interest is not a guarantee of employment. All offers of employment are subject to relevant Faculty, Department, and HR requirements and processes.We are also concurrently seeking tutors for our cognitive and brain sciences undergraduate units. If you are interested in registering your interest for these units as well, please see the advertisement on the Careers at Macquarie website.**About You** All interested tutors are encouraged to register their interest. Experience tutoring in previous offerings of these units or similar units, as well as having a background in psychology or cognitive science field will be looked upon favourably.Macquarie’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences holds a distinctive place on the global stage. With several internationally acclaimed centres producing ground-breaking research in areas like linguistics, psychology, cognitive science and clinical medicine, our faculty is a place of passionate educators and unbridled discovery. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities including the Australian Hearing Hub, we work together to investigate and answer some of the big questions about what makes us human.Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. .**To Apply**To be considered for this position please generate an account in our .Your credentials will be reviewed and if you meet the selection criteria you will be given access to the Dashboard to submit your expression of interest, list your unit preferences and availability for tutoring and marking. Please ensure that you submit all fields required.Your online application will require you to provide contact details for two references as well as submit your CV which must include your academic qualifications and industry and/or academic work experience.**Essential** **criteria:**We will be using the following selection criteria in reviewing applications.* Honours or postgraduate qualification, and/or current enrolment in a higher degree research or postgraduate coursework program, relevant to the teaching discipline;* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students;* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;* The right work in Australia for the duration of the session.**Desirable** **criteria:*** Background in psychology or cognitive science;* Demonstrated tertiary-level teaching experience, especially in a related field or a similar unit.* For OUA units, a passion for online teaching.When necessary, interviews for the available positions will be scheduled between late December and mid-January. By providing an expression of interest (EOI) for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months. Successful EOIs will be kept on file and may be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to skill and disciplinary background.**Specific Role Enquiries:** Rachel Kallen, Psychology Undergraduate Course Director (PSYU units), at Hayley Cullen/Eva Tzschaschel, Psychology OUA Course Directors (PSYX units), at **General Enquiries:** Briony Mamo, Course Support Officer for Psychology Undergraduate Courses at or .If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.**Applications Close:**07/12/ :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 .**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 page.#J-18808-Ljbffr