Professional Teaching Fellow – Mathematics (TFC)

About the role

We are seeking a Professional Teaching Fellow to join the Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC) Mathematics team at the University of Auckland. The role focuses on preparing diverse students for university study through high‑impact teaching and curriculum development.

Key responsibilities

• Teach foundation‑level mathematics that equips students for a range of undergraduate pathways.
• Design and refine course content, assessments and innovative teaching approaches.
• Provide one‑to‑one support to build student confidence and capability.
• Coordinate courses and utilise learning‑management tools such as Canvas.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture across the Department of Mathematics and the TFC programme.

Required profile

• Holds an MSc or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification with experience teaching mathematics at secondary level.
• Confident in course coordination and using LMS platforms.
• Effective communicator who works well with diverse learners.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, adaptation and new technologies.

Required skills

• Canvas learning‑management system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $105,791–$128,065 NZD per year.
• Flexible employment practices, including remote work and flexible hours.
• Up to 6.75 % superannuation scheme and five weeks annual leave.
• Access to world‑class computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.
• Career development programmes and a supportive, inclusive university environment.