Position Details

Full-Time | Teaching Specialist
Continuing position
Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 pa
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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Acknowledgement of Country

Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located. These are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Lecturer (Teaching Specialist) to contribute to student success and excellence in teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

With growing student enrolments and increasing demand across the Critical Indigenous Studies teaching portfolio, this position offers an opportunity to play a vital role in sustaining and strengthening the discipline and its interdisciplinary engagement across the University. You will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, topic coordination, assessment and student support, helping ensure positive student outcomes and an interdisciplinary and culturally responsive learning environment.

This position will be predominantly concerned with teaching and teaching-related duties, with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

- Direct teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience
- Curriculum design and review
- Making an independent contribution to the review, renewal, development and design of curricula and courses that are attractive to existing and new cohorts of students and that nurture creativity and critical thinking skills
- Providing support,



academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities
- Working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver interdisciplinary learning experiences that enhance student engagement and success

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 56 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) and Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 under section 35 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

About You

We are seeking an engaging and collaborative educator with a strong commitment to Critical Indigenous Studies and the delivery of culturally responsive, academically rigorous teaching. You must bring a student-centred approach to learning and a commitment to creating inclusive educational experiences that support student achievement, belonging and success. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following, among other capabilities:

- Experience of significant teaching and learning experience and excellence
- Evidence of use of learning and teaching approaches which enhance student success
- Evidence of successful and independent innovation in learning and teaching delivery or design, including use of e-learning technologies





About the College/Portfolio

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we've continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and chance 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
- Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
- Wide range of professional development activities and

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📌 Lecturer in Critical Indigenous Studies (Identified) (Adelaide)
🏢 Flinders
📍 Adelaide