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 the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences course.
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.
COGS1000 – Introduction to Neuroscience 1: Neuroscience background required. Experience with neuroscience methods (e.g., EEG, EMG) is desired. This unit involves the use of a variety of research and other experimental equipment.
COGS2000 – Cognitive Neuroscience: Neuroscience background required. Experience with neuroscience methods (e.g., EEG, EMG) is desired. This unit involves the use of a variety of research and other experimental equipment.
COGS2010 – Memory
COGS2020 – Experimental Design and Data Analysis for the Cognitive and Brain Sciences: This unit requires the use of the R-programming language and software environment. Tutors are expected to have experience with R, and ideally be familiar with data.table, ggplot2, and possess a strong statistics background.
COGS2050 – Reading in the Mind and Brain
COGS3020 – Computational Neuroscience: This unit requires the use of Python. Tutors are expected to have experience with programming in Python using numpy, scipy, sklearn, and preferably pytorch. A strong mathematical background including linear algebra, calculus and differential equations is desired.
COGS3040 – Space and Time in the Brain: Neuroscience background and MATLAB proficiency are desirable.
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.
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, School, and HR requirements and processes.
We are also concurrently seeking tutors for our psychology 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 cognitive science, psychology or neuroscience-related field will be looked upon favourably.
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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.
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To Apply
To be considered for this position please generate an account in our Tutor and Marking Dashboard.
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 complete 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:
In addition to any unit-specific selection criteria outlined above, we will be using the following selection criteria in reviewing applications.
Postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a higher degree research 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 a cognitive science, psychological science and/or neuroscience-related field;
Demonstrated tertiary-level teaching experience, especially in a previous offering of the unit or a similar unit.
When necessary, interviews for the available positions will be scheduled in December or 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: Erik Reichle, Interim Course Director, at erik.reichle@mq.edu.au or 0409 076 133.
General Enquiries: Briony Mamo, Course Support Officer for the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at sops.ug@mq.edu.au or 9850 4067.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
07/12/2025 11:59 PM
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