Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

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

Job summary

Flinders University seeks an archaeologist to contribute to teaching and research, with a focus on the Maritime Archaeology postgraduate program. Lead field-based and classroom teaching, develop internationally recognised research, and engage with industry, government and community partners.

The role emphasizes attracting research funding, supervising research students, and building partnerships that create impact beyond academia within marine and coastal heritage and submerged landscapes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Archaeology or a related discipline, with expertise in marine and coastal heritage, underwater archaeology or submerged landscapes.
• Developing or established record of research excellence, including publications and funding success.
• Contemporary fieldwork capabilities, including maritime survey experience and relevant diving qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and coordinate topics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with field-based experiences.
• Establish and maintain an active program of research in Archaeology, producing publications and attracting funding.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research students and foster industry partnerships.
• Develop collaborations with industry, government agencies and community partners for impact and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Marine archaeology

Fieldwork

Diving qualifications

Research collaboration

Teaching ability

Education

PhD in Archaeology

Job description

Position Details

Full-Time | Fixed term until December 2028

Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 pa

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will see you contribute to the advancement of Archaeology through high-quality teaching, innovative research and meaningful engagement with industry, government and community stakeholders. As part of a collaborative academic environment, you will help shape the student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a focus on the Maritime Archaeology postgraduate program. You will develop nationally and internationally recognised research, and contribute to the University's growing reputation in marine and coastal heritage, underwater archaeology and submerged landscapes. You will also play an important role in attracting research funding, supervising higher degree research candidates and fostering strong partnerships that create impact beyond academia.

This role, you will

• Deliver high-quality teaching and coordinate topics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, incorporating contemporary learning approaches, field-based experiences and student-centred pedagogies.
• Establish and maintain an active program of research in Archaeology, producing high-quality publications, attracting external research funding and contributing to the University's research profile.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research students, supporting their academic development and fostering the next generation of researchers and industry professionals.
• Develop productive collaborations with industry, professional bodies, government agencies and community partners, contributing to research impact, knowledge exchange and discipline leadership.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan, Changing Lives and Changing the World: Every One Matters, by 2035, by working towards strengthening the University's commitment to Research that Matters through impactful archaeological research, research-led teaching and engagement with industry and community partners.

About You

You are a passionate and capable educator and researcher with expertise in Archaeology and a commitment to advancing marine and coastal heritage through teaching, research and engagement. You bring a strong foundation in archaeological theory and practice, combined with experience working in marine, coastal or underwater environments. With the ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute to impactful research outcomes, you are excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of fieldwork, teaching and research excellence.

To be successful in this position, you will

• Hold a PhD in Archaeology or a related discipline, with expertise in marine and coastal heritage, underwater archaeology or submerged landscapes.
• Demonstrate a developing or established record of research excellence, including scholarly publications, research collaboration and success in attracting competitive funding.
• Possess contemporary fieldwork capabilities, including experience in maritime archaeological survey and investigation, with relevant diving qualifications and the capacity to undertake field-based teaching and research activities.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, industry partners, government agencies and community stakeholders.

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