Senior Lecturer In Technology In Education

Flinders University Employees, Location, Alumni; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible working

Staff development

Job summary

Flinders University in Bedford Park seeks a Senior Lecturer in Technology in Education to lead design and delivery of curricula, with a focus on technology and artificial intelligence in teacher education. The role emphasizes innovative teaching practices, collaboration and academic leadership across Initial Teacher Education and Professional Education programs.

You will drive pedagogical innovation, mentor colleagues and build partnerships with industry and professional bodies to support

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery and improvement of Education curriculum focused on Technology and AI in Education.
• Drive innovation in learning using new technologies and student-centred pedagogy.
• Provide academic leadership through course coordination, mentoring, and curriculum best practice.
• Build industry and professional partnerships and contribute to accreditation and employability initiatives.

Job description

Position Details

• Full-Time | Continuing position
• Academic Level C | $141,370 - $162,619
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Join Flinders University as a Senior Lecturer in Technology in Education and play a leading role in shaping the future of teacher education through innovative teaching practices, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence. This Teaching Specialist position is focused on delivering excellence in teaching and learning across Initial Teacher Education and Ongoing Professional Education programs, while providing academic leadership in curriculum development, educational innovation, and student success. Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you will influence the next generation of educators and contribute to the University's strategic vision of educational excellence and impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of contemporary Education curriculum, with a particular focus on Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education across a range of programs and study modes.
• Drive innovation in learning and teaching by leveraging emerging educational technologies, evidence-based pedagogy and student-centred approaches that enhance learning outcomes.
• Provide academic leadership through topic and course coordination, mentoring students and colleagues, and championing best practice in teaching and curriculum development.
• Build strong partnerships across industry, professional bodies and the broader community while contributing to accreditation, compliance, international initiatives and graduate employability outcomes.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035, through directly contributing to the Strategic Driver of Student Centricity by delivering innovative, technology-enhanced learning experiences that support student success and graduate outcomes.

About You

You are a passionate and innovative educator with a strong background in teacher education and a commitment to delivering exceptional student learning outcomes. You bring contemporary expertise in educational technologies and emerging approaches to teaching and learning, combined with a collaborative mindset and the ability to provide academic leadership. Equally comfortable working with students, colleagues and external partners, you thrive in environments that value innovation, excellence and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Possess demonstrated expertise in Technology and/or Artificial Intelligence in Education, with the ability to deliver engaging teaching and learning experiences across higher education programs.
• Bring a strong track record of curriculum design, coordination and continuous improvement, underpinned by contemporary pedagogical practice and educational innovation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with students, colleagues, professional bodies and external stakeholders.
• Show a commitment to academic excellence, continuous professional development and leadership in learning and teaching within a university environment.

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 campushealth care services,gymandchildcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

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

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.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

26 Nov 2026

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.