Senior Lecturer in Education

Position Details 

• Continuing | Full time
• Academic Level C | $138,124 - $158,885 pa 
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position:

Flinders University is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Lecturer in Education (Literacy and Learning) to play a pivotal role in advancing literacy education across early childhood, primary and secondary contexts. This appointment provides an outstanding opportunity to shape how literacy and learning are taught, understood, and embedded across initial teacher education (ITE) programs.

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of topics in literacy, reading, writing and inclusive education.
• Inspire students through innovative, evidence-based teaching approaches.
• Contribute to research, supervision, and engagement in literacy and learning.
• Strengthen partnerships with schools, educators and industry to enhance impact and student outcomes.
• Provide academic leadership across curriculum, accreditation and quality assurance activities.

About You
You are an accomplished academic who brings depth of expertise in literacy and learning, a commitment to evidence-informed practice, and a genuine focus on student success. You demonstrate collegial leadership, and a collaborative approach to advancing teaching quality and research outcomes. Your professional integrity and ability to foster productive partnerships reflect your commitment to excellence in education.

As a Senior Lecturer in Education (Literacy and Learning), you will also have:

• A PhD in Education.
• Proven excellence in university teaching, topic and course coordination.
• A strong research profile, with publications, external funding success and experience in HDR supervision.
• Experience leading curriculum design, accreditation or professional learning.

About Education at Flinders:
Education at Flinders University prepares the next generation of teachers, educational leaders and researchers to make a lasting impact on learners and communities. As one of South Australia's largest providers of teacher education, Flinders delivers evidence-based, practice-oriented programs across early childhood, primary, secondary and higher education. Our strong partnerships with schools and industry ensure graduates are classroom-ready and equipped to meet evolving educational priorities.

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 current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• 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 

• 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 Associate Professor Joss Rankin.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 9 November 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:

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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