Lecturer in Government - Teaching Specialist (Academic)

• Continuing | Full-Time

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

• Location Bedford Park | Kaurna Country

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About the 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 large 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.

In this role you will be creating and coordinating the delivery of topics in the areas of our Public Policy and Public Administration programs, across all levels and modes within the College.

You will also be responsible for

• Contributing to the review, renewal and development and design of curricula and courses.

• Planning and evaluating topics, taking the role of Topic Coordinator as required.

• Provide support, academic counselling, and professional advice to students, regarding their studies, professional development, and career opportunities.

• Maintain professional knowledge related to teaching within your discipline through scholarships and professional development.

• Engaging in activities with external professional domains such as conferences and workshops and on a local, national, or international level.

About You

To be successful in the role of Lecturer in Government you will demonstrate:

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

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

• Excellent oral, written and communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and liaising with and/or teaching international students.

• Enhance student success including student retention and success of employability.

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

The ideal candidate will also have completed a PhD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

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 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

Certification

National Police Check - Australian Federal Police

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

18 Feb 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.

Flinders. Fearless.