Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Lecturer in Government (Teaching and Research) will be responsible for providing quality research including publication, external grant acquisition, scholarship and presentation that aligns with the College’s areas of research strength.

The incumbent will deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching which requires planning, delivering and evaluation in the suite of politics, policy and international relations subjects within the College of Business, Government and Law. This will involve topic coordination, delivery of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, placements and other contemporary teaching strategies.

It is a requirement the candidate will have research and teaching expertise in at least one of the following areas: political science, public policy, international relations.

Research expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following domains would be desirable (but not essential): the Asia-Pacific region, China studies, political economy, public sector leadership.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

About You

With excellence in teaching at a tertiary level, you bring demonstrated evidence of teaching in the areas of politics, policy or international relations, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design.

You understand the nexus between teaching and learning, research and scholarship and have demonstrated experience in the supervision of honours and higher degree students.

Your ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students and industry, showcase your high level of verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in Political Science, Public Policy or International Relations, including evidence of quality publications and attraction of external competitive grants.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to leadership in the area of curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities. (Desirable)

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

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

Please note, shortlisting for these roles will commence on Tuesday10 December, however, due to University closure, interviews are unable to be held until mid-January.  We will be in touch with all candidates prior to the break to inform the status of their application.

Certification

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check - Australian Police or Accredited Agencies

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

09 Dec 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.