Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation + salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing and staff awards

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking an accomplished educator and researcher to advance marine archaeology through teaching, research and industry engagement. The role focuses on the Maritime Archaeology postgraduate program and shaping student experiences across programs.

You will develop nationally and internationally recognised research, attract external funding and supervise HDR candidates while fostering partnerships with industry and stakeholders to create real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Archaeology or related discipline with marine/coastal heritage expertise.
• Demonstrate a developing or established record of research excellence with publications and funding success.
• Possess contemporary fieldwork capabilities, including maritime archaeological survey and diving qualifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging students, colleagues, industry partners and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, incorporating field-based experiences and student-centred pedagogies.
• Establish and maintain an active program of research in Archaeology with publications and external funding.
• Supervise honours and higher degree research candidates.
• Develop collaborations with industry, professional bodies, government agencies and community partners.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Student supervision

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in Archaeology

Tools

Diving qualifications

Job description

Position Details Full-Time | Fixed term until December 2028 Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 pa Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View

Position Description

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. In 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.

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. 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 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.

Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

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.

Application Deadline

Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 23 Nov 2026

Final Remarks

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. Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Students are at the heart of Flinders – we’re focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study. Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.