Lecturer in Government (Teaching Specialist)

Position Details

• Full-Time | Continuing | 3 positions available

• Academic Level B | $101,724 - $120,380 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park

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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 Teaching Specialist (Academic) contributes to excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of Government topics and is responsible for direct teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience, including curriculum design and review, topic planning and evaluation.  As an academic lecturer, you will provide support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development, and career opportunities.  Other University responsibilities include maintaining professional development, attending College meetings, and promoting opportunities for graduate employability.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced and inspiring teacher with demonstrated experience in making an independent contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching, including involvement in topic   coordination   and   curriculum development and teaching methodology at a tertiary level.  You will have  completed your PhD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Experience or capability to engage with e-learning platforms for innovations in teaching and learning purposes.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students and industry

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).

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 Associate Professor Rob Manwaring

Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

18 Mar 2023

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.