Position Details Multiple Full-Time, Continuing Academic Opportunities Available Academic Level A | $90,930
- $110,197 Academic Level B | $115,871
- $137,122 Academic Level C | $141,370
- $162,619 Academic Level D | $169,706
- $186,706 Academic Level E | $217,876

Location:
Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

Teaching Specialist Position Descriptions: Level A | Level B | Level C | Level D | Level E

Multiple opportunities are available across both Teaching & Research and Teaching Specialist Academic pathways at Academic Levels A-E. Please indicate in your application which level(s) and pathway(s) you would like to be considered for.

About the Role
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Join a dynamic and cooperative Media and Communications team and help shape the future of the discipline through exceptional teaching, impactful research, educational innovation and industry engagement. We are seeking talented academics across a range of career stages and pathways, from Associate Lecturer to Professor, including both Teaching & Research and Teaching Specialist appointments. These opportunities provide the chance to inspire students, contribute to contemporary and industry-connected curricula, advance disciplinary knowledge and practice, and strengthen the University's reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Candidates with expertise in Journalism, Digital Media and/or Corporate Communication are encouraged to apply. Deliver engaging, contemporary and student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to curriculum innovation and an outstanding student experience. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice through research, scholarship, educational innovation, professional engagement and curriculum development, aligned with your academic pathway and level.



Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry, professional bodies and community stakeholders to enhance student learning, graduate employability and disciplinary impact. Contribute to the leadership, growth and success of the discipline through academic citizenship, mentoring, quality assurance and strategic initiatives, with responsibilities commensurate with academic level and experience. These positions make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan, changing 10 million Lives: Every One Matters, by 2035, through directly contributing to our strategic drivers of Student Centricity, Research that Matters, and Industry & Enterprise Partnerships.

About You

You are a passionate educator, researcher, industry practitioner or academic leader who is committed to excellence in Media and Communications. You bring expertise in your discipline, a collaborative mindset and a dedication to delivering outstanding outcomes for students. Whether your strengths lie in research and scholarship, educational leadership, curriculum innovation or industry engagement, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a contemporary and student-centred academic environment. Relevant qualifications in Media, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Corporate Communication or a related discipline. Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging,



high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including the application of contemporary pedagogical practices and learning technologies. Evidence of achievement and impact through research, scholarship, educational leadership, curriculum development, professional practice and/or industry engagement, appropriate to your level of appointment. Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, industry partners and the wider community.

College of Business, Create Arts, Law and Social Sciences

The College of Business, Create Arts, Law and Social Sciences is a forward-thinking, future-focused place to work, teach and research. Our mission statement is “to embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health, and social impact.” Guided by our mission statement and strategic industry collaborations, the College successfully provides contemporary, practical, and future-oriented education and research in business, commerce, sports, health care management, politics, public policy, international relations, law, and criminology.

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,

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