Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Geospatial Information Systems

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $101,724 - $120,380 p.a. 
• Academic Level C | $124,109 - $142,764 p.a. 
• Location: Bedford Park 
• View Level B Position Description 
• View Level C Position Description 

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. We strive to advance fundamental science, to create new technologies, and to work across discipline boundaries. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

About the Role

Flinders University is the only university in South Australia to offer entire programs in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). Our undergraduate programs consist of a three-year GIS degree, an Honours degree, and a double degree in GIS / Archaeology. At the postgraduate level, a nested set of graduate certificate, graduate diploma, and masters by coursework in GIS is presented to local and international students.

The team of GIS academic consists of a small but growing group of staff who present our GIS programs and undertake research in applied areas (including coastal change, wildfire detection and impact, forestry and groundwater). Strong networks existing between GIS staff, other Flinders research groups and industry have resulted in a supply of interesting research topics and subsequent employment.

In this role you will:

• act as a key member of the academic staff and deliver quality geospatial research.
• contribute to the planning and delivery of topics, including development of teaching materials and delivery of lectures/tutorials or other innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• prioritise, coordinate, monitor workflow and provide informal day‐to-day feedback to research support staff and casual academic teaching staff according to the University’s policies, practices, and standards.

About You

You will bring a collegial, collaborative, and supportive work ethic and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to develop, establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and industry.

You will hold an outstanding research track record and contribute to the College’s research strengths through high-quality publications and the attraction of competitive external grants.

To be successful in this role you will have a PhD in Geospatial Information Systems or a related discipline with demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at a tertiary level.

Supporting women in STEM

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

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 
• Pregnancy Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support.
• Accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.
• Breastfeeding/lactation facilities and childcare on campus
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

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 relevant position you are applying for: Lecturer in Geospatial Information Systems or Senior Lecturer in Geospatial Information Systems.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Alistair Rendell.

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

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

30 Apr 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.

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