Associate Lecturer

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Flinders University Full time $88,842 - $107,666

Position Details 

  • Fixed Term until June 2026 | Part Time at 0.5FTE
  • Academic Level A | $88,842 to $107,666 pro-rata plus 17% superannuation
  • Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
  • View Position Description

About the Position  

The College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is seeking an Associate Lecturer (Teaching Specialist, Clinical/Practitioner) to contribute to shaping South Australia's early childhood workforce. In this position, you will prepare and deliver engaging teaching across the University's Early Childhood Education topics, with support and guidance from senior academics.

You will also play a key part in strengthening South Australia's early childhood workforce by developing alternative pathways into teacher education, including apprenticeship models in partnership with TAFESA. This work aims to equip pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills to support the introduction of three-year-old preschool programs, with a focus on child development and play-based learning approaches.

About You 

You are an emerging academic committed to advancing early childhood education through high-quality teaching, scholarship, and professional practice. You bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong foundation in working with children birth–5 or in the early years of school.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • A relevant Bachelor and/or Master's degree (or equivalent qualification and experience) in Early Childhood Education.
  • Contemporary professional experience in early childhood education or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and assessing students in relevant educational settings.
  • Understanding of curriculum design, review, and accreditation processes.

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 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services 
  • We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
  • Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 
  • Recognition as the first university in South Australia to receive the prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award, celebrating our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • 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 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.
  • 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:
    • Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in a relevant field.
    • Evidence of teaching experience and delivery of curriculum at a tertiary level within relevant discipline.
    • Demonstrated experience in student assessment.
    • Demonstrated understanding of curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities.
    • Evidence of effective use of innovations and technologies in teaching practices.
  • For more information regarding this position, please contact Rachael Hedger.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Tuesday, 7 October 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:

07 Oct 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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