Professional Teaching Fellow Team Lead Business Communication

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 $125554 - $136469 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono 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.

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 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time