Professional Teaching Fellow - Business Communications Team

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Join New Zealand’s top-ranked and triple-crown accredited Auckland Business School, with an international reputation for shaping the future of research and teaching excellence, and be part of its continued growth as you embark on the next phase of your academic career.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Professional Teaching Fellow (teaching-focused academic) to join our Business Communications Team and contribute to the delivery of our postgraduate professional programmes. The Business School attracts high-calibre students to its world-class undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, including 15-month master’s degrees with a strong emphasis on employability. Many of our students use English as an additional language.

The Business Communication Team (BCT), based within the Graduate School of Management (GSM), supports students to develop the professional communication and academic literacy skills needed to succeed in both their studies and future careers. As a Professional Teaching Fellow in the BCT, you will design and deliver embedded business communication and academic literacy support to a diverse postgraduate student cohort.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with discipline academics to embed the University’s graduate capabilities (Graduate Profiles - The University of Auckland)
• Designing and delivering workshops, seminars and team teaching
• Designing and delivering 1:1 and small group sessions
• Providing feedback on written and oral assessments

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed-term (36 months) position.

The salary range for this role is $105,791 - $128,065 per annum. Remuneration depends on experience and achievements, and will be aligned with our Academic Standards policy.

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

He kōrero mōu | About you 

If you are committed to ensuring that students have an extraordinary learning experience, informed by relevant research and enhanced by appropriate learning technologies, this role will appeal. You will assist in the development of programme and course curricula, deliver research-informed teaching, and carry out administrative duties that support the successful achievement of these goals.

Some evening teaching may be required, as many students are balancing their studies alongside part-time or full-time employment.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills

To enhance our team, we are especially keen to hear from applicants with:

• A postgraduate qualification related to English, language, or communication 
  disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Experience in corporate communication or industry experience
• Teaching experience with both international and domestic tertiary students
• Knowledge of numeracy, statistical analysis and quantitative research report writing skills
• Experience and pedagogical knowledge of e-learning/hybrid delivery
• Experience with Generative AI in an educational or professional context

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As New Zealand’s largest, highest ranked and most comprehensive research intensive university, we are committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent teaching, research and campus facilities
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes and mentoring support
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

 For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 03 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter, your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above, and a statement of your teaching philosophy, including teaching evaluations (if available).

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Eberhard  (Director - GSM) via [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but applications must be made online.

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