Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges and Culture in Adelaide

Full-Time Position (36.75 hours per week) | Fixed Term until end of December 2027

Academic Level A | $90,930 - $110,197 p.a. + 17% superannuation

Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 p.a. + 17% superannuation

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

Acknowledgement of Country: Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Level A or Level B position. Please indicate on your application which position(s) you would like to be considered for.

About the Positions:

We are seeking a vibrant and collaborative Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges and Culture to join our growing Aboriginal Health team. In this exciting role, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of cultural education topics, as well as contributing to teaching and the scholarship of teaching using innovations in teaching practices and technologies to deliver excellence in teaching.

You will also have the exciting opportunity to:

• Create, coordinate and conduct inspiring teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience, with a focus on cultural education topics, promoting the principles of primary health care, cultural safety and an interprofessional approach to Indigenous Health education, across all levels and modes of the College.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of these topics, working with Topic and Course Coordinators as required.
• Make an independent contribution to the review, renewal, development and design of curricula and courses that are attractive to existing and new cohorts of students and that nurture creativity and critical thinking skills.

About You (Level A):

You are an emerging teaching professional who has experience in teaching and learning outputs in the areas of Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, primary health care and population health, and is ready to use your skillset in a tertiary educational environment. Your passion for cultural education, paired with your deep understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research and scholarship effortlessly enables you to create a nurturing and student-centred learning experience.

To succeed in this role, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Satisfactory completion of 4 years tertiary study or equivalent qualifications and experience in the area of teaching.
• For Indigenous staff members whose duties involve cultural activity which prioritises Indigenous knowledges and practices requiring community cultural recognition: evidence of such recognition plus completion or near completion of a higher degree study or substantive experience in some branch of Indigenous studies/education.
• Lived experience and/or experience working within Aboriginal communities, as well as established relationships with relevant groups and organisations, including the ability to lead community consultation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, and role modelling behaviours that support the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Evidence of successful learning and teaching delivery or design, including use of e-learning technologies, as well as the engage with students (and deliver teaching modules) via online learning platforms.

About You (Level B):

You are an established teaching professional who has significant experience in teaching and learning outcomes at a tertiary level and is renowned for your excellence in teaching that is informed by approaches that genuinely enhance the student experience.

Your experience will also highlight the following:

• Completion of a PhD or EdD, or equivalent qualification.
• For Indigenous staff members whose duties involve cultural activity which prioritises Indigenous knowledges and practices requiring community cultural recognition: evidence of such recognition plus completion or near completion of a higher degree study or substantive experience in some branch of Indigenous studies/education.
• Lived experience and/or experience working within Aboriginal communities, as well as established relationships with relevant groups and organisations, including the ability to lead community consultation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, and role modelling behaviours that support the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated contribution to academic quality assurance processes, such as topic or course review, and experience in coordinating and/or leading the teaching activities of other staff.
• Experience with engagement within a relevant external professional domain and within a wider community context at local, national or international level.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through the Value of Excellence.

College of Medicine and Public Health: At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services.

Life at Flinders: Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Genuine flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• 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.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment: Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

How to Apply and Information: You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities for either the Level A Position Description or Level B Position Description.

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.