Lecturer in Government

Position Details

• Fixed term | Full-Time for 12 months

• Academic Level B | $106,403 - $125,917 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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College of Business Government and Law 

The College of Business, Government and Law fosters future-oriented research and training. With a reputation for academic achievement and innovative thinking in business, commerce, health care management, politics and public policy, international relations, law, and criminology, the College is a forward-thinking place to research, study, and work, supported by practical work-ready opportunities, innovative teaching and industry connected researchers. 

 
About the Role

The position of Lecturer involves working in a small team within the Government discipline, performing teaching and teaching related duties in the fields of Public Policy, Public Administration or Public Leadership including the creation, delivery, and continuous quality improvement of university-level education.

The Lecturer will make an independent contribution to the review, renewal, development and design of curricula and courses that are attractive to existing and new cohorts of students, advancing learning technologies and learning analytics.

This role also requires:

• Developing enterprising graduates equipped with the skills required for success in the knowledge economy.

• An independent contribution to maintaining internal and external compliance and accreditation of courses.

• Effective use of innovations and technologies in teaching practice.

• Maintain professional knowledge relevant to teaching within their discipline through scholarship and professional development.

For a more comprehensive list, please refer to the roles and responsibilities listed in the attached position description.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. You can establish effective relationships, with staff, students and industry including cross-cultural communication and liaising with and/or teaching international students.

You will have sustained evidence of enhancing success for students including enhancing their retention and initiatives to facilitate their employability.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Evidence of making an independent contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching in the following areas: Public Policy; Public Administration and Management and/or Public Leadership.

• The ability to engage with e-learning platforms related to teaching and learning.

• Evidence of peer review of teaching and commitment to professional development in teaching.

• Experience in topic coordination.

• Engaging with a relevant external professional domain or public sector context at local, national or international level.

Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field or depth of experience in public sector management at a senior level.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

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

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

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

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Jessica Genauer

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 28th April 2024.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

28 Apr 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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