Sessional Facilitators (Lecturers)

• Sessional workshop facilitation opportunities available for our upcoming Trimester 3 of 2026 (November start)
• Work in a teaching-focused institution with an average class size of 24
• A sector-leading institute with rare status as a self-accrediting authority

Role

Kaplan Business School (KBS) is seeking sessional facilitators (lecturers) for our Integrated Business Management discipline at our Melbourne campus. The primary purpose of facilitators at KBS is to facilitate engaging, highly interactive, structured workshops in accordance with the syllabus, mark assignments in line with marking guides, and provide regular feedback and consultation to students.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants must hold either a doctoral qualification or, at a minimum, a master's degree (AQF Level 9) that is directly aligned with cognate specialisation listed below, together with substantial and relevant industry experience in the same field.

Applications will only be considered where both academic qualifications and industry experience demonstrate a clear and direct alignment with the teaching discipline.

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Current industry engagement, or significant recent professional experience, is essential. At Kaplan Business School, we are committed to developing job-ready graduates through learning and assessment experiences that reflect contemporary industry practice and employer expectations. Accordingly, we seek educators who can bring current professional insights and real-world expertise into the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate memorable and highly interactive workshops
• Mark assessments promptly and provide comprehensive feedback
• Foster professional and productive student-teacher relationships
• Provide regular support and consultation to students

Requirements

• A doctoral qualification, or at minimum a master’s qualification (AQF level 9) directly aligned with the teaching discipline
• Substantial and recent industry experience aligned with the teaching area
• For master’s qualified applicants, evidence of active membership in a relevant professional association or recognised industry body
• Evidence of current professional engagement in the discipline area
• An appreciation of the distinction between lecturing and educating
• Sensitivity to the needs of international students
• Comprehensiveness and thoughtfulness when marking assessments
• Ability to meet academic timelines and expectations

Kaplan Business School

At Kaplan Business School, we are one of only 23 self-accrediting institutes of higher education in Australia and are recognised globally as an exemplar of international education, quality teaching, student support, employability and academic integrity.

We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, IT, analytics, accounting, marketing, management and tourism, and are an integral part of the global Kaplan network that impacts more than 1 million students worldwide each year. Our flagship MBA is among Australia’s largest and most highly regarded.

You’d join a collaborative and flexible team who cultivate a culture of innovation and student centricity across six Australian campuses as well as online.

Applications close on 27th of September 2026.

Kaplan and many of its major clients operate in highly regulated environments. This requires us to be proactive and diligent in relation to personnel background checks and to undertake thorough vetting of candidates for roles of this nature. To enable Kaplan to assess a candidate’s suitability for this role, each candidate will be required to answer pre-screening questions, and, if you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undertake the relevant background checks (unless Kaplan determines otherwise). These checks may include one or more of the following: verification of identity, working rights, criminal history, qualifications, and working with children clearance. If you are shortlisted, Kaplan will advise you which checks are required for this role and explain how you will undertake the checks. Kaplan is committed to handling your personal information appropriately. Please see the Privacy Policy at Kaplan.edu.au for information about how Kaplan may handle your personal information in connection with this application process.

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