2x Professional Teaching Fellows - Business Communication Team

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Business School is seeking to appoint two Professional Teaching Fellows – Business Communication (Undergraduate). Working closely with, and reporting to, the Team Lead, these positions will design, develop, and deliver embedded business communication teaching that improves 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.

These are full-time (40 hours per week), fixed-term appointments of 36 months.

We are looking to appoint PTFs at Step 1–3.
The salary range for this role is $103,717 – $125,554 per annum, depending on the level of appointment.

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

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful appointees will hold 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 effective teachers with relevant tertiary teaching experience in language teaching, academic literacies, or 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

Preferred: Minimum of three years’ experience working with international students at tertiary level.

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 programmes, 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, NZT) to be considered.

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