Lecturer in Inclusive Practices & Wellbeing

Opportunita; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity & reconciliation commitment

Job summary

Flinders University in Bedford Park, Australia, seeks a Lecturer in Inclusive Practices & Wellbeing for a full-time continuing position. The role focuses on shaping inclusive education through high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, alongside impactful research in Initial Teacher Education.

The successful candidate will deliver student-centred learning, conduct research publications and grants, and build partnerships with schools and industry stakeholders to support

Qualifications

• PhD in Education or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Education topics with a focus on inclusive practice and student wellbeing.
• Conduct high‑quality research contributing to publications, grants, scholarships, and supervision.
• Support the development of future educators through inclusive learning experiences and outcomes.
• Build partnerships with schools, professional bodies and industry to support accreditation and broader College initiatives.

Skills

Inclusive practices

Wellbeing

University teaching

Research potential

Education

PhD in Education

Job description

Flinders University in Bedford Park, Australia, seeks a Lecturer in Inclusive Practices & Wellbeing for a full-time continuing position. This role within the College of Human Sciences and Culture focuses on shaping inclusive education through high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, alongside impactful research in Initial Teacher Education. The successful candidate will deliver engaging student-centred learning, conduct research publications and grants, and build partnerships with schools and industry stakeholders to support equitable student outcomes. Requirements include a PhD in Education or related field, expertise in inclusive practices and wellbeing, and a strong track record in university-level teaching and research. The salary ranges from $115,871 to $137,122 AUD. Flinders offers significant benefits including 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and reconciliation.

Join a strategically important academic team helping to shape the future of inclusive education at a time of significant national and sector-wide focus on equitable student outcomes, wellbeing, and participation. As a Lecturer in Inclusive Practices and Wellbeing, you will contribute to high-quality teaching and impactful research across Initial Teacher Education and broader Education programs. Working within a collaborative and innovative environment, you will help prepare future educators, strengthen industry partnerships, and contribute to research that advances inclusive and evidence-informed educational practice.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Education topics, drawing on contemporary approaches to inclusive practice and student wellbeing.
• Conduct high-quality research that contributes to the University's research strengths through publications, grant activity, scholarship, and research student supervision.
• Support the development of future educators by creating inclusive learning experiences that foster student engagement, success, and positive educational outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders while contributing to accreditation, quality assurance, and broader College initiatives.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 by working towards strengthening our commitment to Student Centricity and Research that Matters. The role plays an important part in preparing future educators and generating impactful research that supports inclusive learning environments and positive outcomes for students and communities.

About You

You are a passionate and collaborative academic with expertise in inclusive education, wellbeing, and contemporary educational practice. You bring a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, along with the ability to build meaningful partnerships that enhance student outcomes and create real-world impact. With a learner-centred approach and a dedication to continuous improvement, you will thrive in a role that contributes to the preparation of future educators and the advancement of inclusive educational environments.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a PhD in Education or a closely related discipline, with expertise relevant to inclusive practices, wellbeing, and contemporary educational settings.
• Demonstrate a strong track record, or clear potential, in university-level teaching, curriculum development, and the delivery of engaging student-centred learning experiences.
• Have an emerging or established research profile, with the ability to contribute to high-quality publications, grant activities, and research impact.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues, students, schools, and industry partners, contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive academic culture.

College of Human Sciences and Culture

The College of Human Sciences and Culture brings together expertise across education, psychology, social work, humanities, arts, and social sciences to advance human understanding and address the complex challenges facing individuals, communities, and societies. Through world-class teaching, impactful research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we inspire new ways of thinking, foster human development and cultural understanding, and empower graduates to create meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.

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.

• 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
• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide

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.

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. Including: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.

Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown
Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 21 December 2026 and 4 January 2027.

Recruitment processes will resume from 4 January 2027, and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

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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• Posted November 12, 2026
• Last updated on Opportunita November 12, 2026

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