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Associate Lecturer, College of Science and Engineering (Indigenous Identified)

Employer
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Salary
$86,423 - $104,734 pro-rata + 17% Super
Closing date
24 Nov 2024
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Position Details

  • Continuing Position | Part-Time at 0.5FTE
  • Academic Level A | $86,423 - $104,734 pro-rata + 17% Super
  • Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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Supporting Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Staff in STEM:
Flinders University has been recognised as a national leader in supporting Indigenous talent, receiving a prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award – the first university in South Australia to achieve this accolade – for fostering an inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members. At the heart of this accomplishment are a number of targeted initiatives designed to attract, retain, and develop Indigenous talent, including the implementation of two Reconciliation Action Plans, an Indigenous Workforce Strategy, and a robust governance dedicated to overseeing Indigenous strategies.

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? 

  • Flexible working arrangements + generous leave entitlements + five days annual cultural leave.
  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
  • Stand out career development and training opportunities and funds to accelerate your academic career.
  • Access to state-of-the-art advanced facilities to uplift teaching.

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.

How you can Make a Difference:

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking an Associate Lecturer to join its talented academic staff in delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the applicant’s area of expertise. You will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative teaching materials, whilst working with our Indigenous Curriculum Coordinator to integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural understanding in curriculum.

As a Teaching Specialist (Academic), your additional key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.
  • Undertake activities that promote the development of productive partnerships to provide opportunities for students and promote graduate employability.

This position is open to domestic candidates and relocation support is available.

About You

As an early career Teaching Specialist (Academic), you will demonstrate a student-centred approach and will be passionate about achieving optimum learning outcomes for students. Independently, and in collaboration with your team, you will actively work towards growing one of our teaching disciplines.

You will also demonstrate:

  • Satisfactory completion of 4 years tertiary study or equivalent qualifications.
  • Demonstrated evidence of making a contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff and students.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

  • A valid National Police Check Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
  • SA Identified Positions: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. To learn more, please visit, Information for Indigenous Applicants.

How to Apply and Information

  • You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 2 pages, addressing the below three Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
    • Satisfactory completion of 4 years tertiary study or equivalent qualifications.
    • Demonstrated evidence of making a contribution to teaching and the scholarship of teaching at the discipline level, including involvement in curriculum development and teaching methodology.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with staff and students.
  • For more information regarding this position, please contact Aaron Camens.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

24 Nov 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.

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