Lecturer in Education

Position Details

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

Flinders University is seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) to lead the next generation of teachers in mathematics and STEM education. This is an exciting and high-impact opportunity to contribute to quality teaching and research in a nationally recognised area of educational priority.

In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching in mathematics education across middle and senior years.
• Contribute to research and publications in mathematics or STEM education, securing external funding and supervising HDR students.
• Build partnerships with schools, professional associations, and industry to enhance teaching impact and research translation.

About You

You are an emerging leader in mathematics or STEM education, with a passion for improving teaching and learning outcomes for students. You combine strong academic capability with practical understanding of how mathematics is taught and learned in diverse educational contexts. You are collegial, research-active, and committed to advancing education through innovative pedagogy and collaboration.

You will also bring:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Education or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in high-quality university teaching and curriculum design.
• Evidence of a developing research profile with quality publications and/or external funding.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusion.
• (Desirable) Experience with supervision, accreditation, or professional learning initiatives.

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

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Lecturer in Education (Mathematics)
• 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

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.