Lecturer in Critical Indigenous Studies (Identified)

01 Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible working

Staff development

Thriving@Flinders wellbeing program

On-campus health care & gym

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching Specialist) to contribute to student success across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role emphasizes direct teaching, curriculum development and interdisciplinary learning across the Critical Indigenous Studies portfolio.

The appointee will deliver high-quality teaching, engage in curriculum renewal, and provide academic counselling and career guidance, supporting students in a culturally responsive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Significant teaching and learning experience and excellence.
• Evidence of use of learning and teaching approaches which enhance student success.
• Evidence of independent innovation in learning and teaching delivery or design, including use of e‑learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student success

e-learning

Job description

Position Details

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Responsibilities and Teaching Duties

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

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 opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

Benefits and Work Arrangements

• 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 services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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. We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. 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.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. These include: Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome 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).