Casual Academic in Human Geography

Position Details

• Casual academic positions available

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  

At the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences we inspire ground-breaking ways of viewing the world.  Encompassing teaching and research activities in history and archaeology, social sciences, language, literature and culture, and the creative arts, the College aim to bring together high profile interdisciplinary and disciplinary projects dedicated to major cultural, environmental, geographical, historical, and social challenges of our time. 

About the Role

Flinders University is seeking a knowledgeable casual academic to contribute to excellence in teaching and learning within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . The incumbent will primarily support topics within the suite of undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to Population Dynamics and Social Statistics , with the guidance of more senior academics.

More specifically, as a Casual Academic in Human Geography, you will:

• Collaborate with senior academics to create, coordinate and conduct both online and face-to-face lectures and tutorials.

• Contribute to the organising, planning, delivery, and evaluation of topic and course materials within the suite of Population Dynamics and Social Statistics.

• Undertake marking of assessments.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience teaching at a tertiary level, and you will be passionate about delivering an innovative approach to learning. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to establish positive relationships with staff and students.  

In addition to this, you will have experience and knowledge in Social Statistics and/or Demography. You will have demonstrated:

• Post-graduate qualifications in Population Studies, Statistics, Demography, and/or related fields.

• A sound understanding of statistical methods and tools used to understand and analyse quantitative data related to human development.

• Excellent technical knowledge of demographic theory, methods, techniques, and contemporary demographic issues.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Cover Letter.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Udoy Saikia.

Please note, candidates can be contacted while this advertisement is open.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

12 May 2024

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.

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