Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia Flinders University Full time $113,211 - $133,974 per year

Position Details 

  • Continuing | Full Time
  • Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 pa plus 17% Super
  • Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

The College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is seeking a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education to play a pivotal role in shaping South Australia's evolving early childhood landscape through innovative teaching and research. In this influential role, you will bring your expertise in birth–5 education and care, and literacy and/or numeracy education, to inspire the next generation of educators and strengthen the early childhood workforce.

As a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, you will:

  • Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum.
  • Undertake high-quality research aligned with the College's strengths, producing impactful publications and securing external research funding.
  • Supervise and mentor students undertaking Work Integrated Learning (WIL), Honours, and/or Higher Degree Research projects.
  • Build and sustain strong partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders to enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes.

About You

You are a passionate academic with a deep commitment to advancing early childhood education. You bring creativity, rigour, and innovation to your teaching and research, and you are motivated to equip students with the skills and confidence to become outstanding educators and leaders in the sector.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • A PhD or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in literacy and/or numeracy education in birth–5 early childhood settings.
  • Evidence of innovative and high-quality teaching at tertiary level, including curriculum design and topic coordination.
  • A developing or established research profile with quality publications and success in attracting external funding (commensurate with career stage).

About Early Childhood Education at Flinders

At Flinders, we are at the forefront of supporting South Australia's early childhood workforce. Our teaching and research emphasise the importance of high-quality education and care from birth to 5 years, equipping graduates with the expertise to foster children's development, learning, and wellbeing. Through innovative pedagogy, impactful research, and strong partnerships, we are preparing educators to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

  • 17% superannuation, salary packaging options and professional development finds.
  • A wide range of professional development opportunities, including Flinders' Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
  • Recognition as the first university in South Australia to receive the prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award, celebrating our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Access to advanced, state-of-the-art facilities including an on-site gym, cafés, and childcare centre.
  • A dedicated new Early Childhood teaching space, Pintya Kuu, where students can gain hands-on experience in a supportive, practice-based learning environment.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

  • Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  
  • Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

  • A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
  • This position involves child related work and requires a valid Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information 

  • You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
  • For more information regarding this position, please contact Rachel Hedger.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 22 September 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

22 Sept 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.


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