Associate Lecturer in Education

Position Details

• Continuing | Part Time at 0.4FTE
• Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107,666 pro-rata 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 an Associate Lecturer in Education (Teaching Specialist) to contribute to the delivery and development of the Education topics, with a particular focus on Inclusive Education.

As an Associate Lecturer in Education, you will:

• Contribute to the creation, coordination, and delivery of lectures, tutorials, and workshops.
• Support students' academic progress, professional development, and career pathways.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement of curriculum materials, ensuring quality and compliance.

About You

You are an early-career academic passionate about student-centred teaching, innovation, and inclusive education. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, bring energy and professionalism to your work, and are eager to make a meaningful impact on students and the discipline.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Completion of at least four years tertiary study and/or active candidature towards a doctoral qualification in Education or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and contributions to curriculum development.
• Experience applying innovative teaching approaches, including technology-enhanced learning.

About Inclusive Education at Flinders:

Inclusive Education at Flinders University is committed to creating learning environments where all students can thrive. Our discipline focuses on equity, access, and innovation, using research-informed practices to support children and young people with diverse learning needs. Staff contribute to high-impact teaching, curriculum development, and professional leadership, collaborating across disciplines to deliver programs that are innovative, evidence-based, and responsive to community needs.

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
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University's Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
• We are the first university in South Australia to receive the prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award, recognising our outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Join a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and provides strong mentorship to support both early career staff.
• Access to state-of-the-art advanced facilities, including an on-site gym, cafes and childcare centre.

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.
• In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current 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

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Associate Lecturer in Education
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Joss Rankin.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 24 November

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.