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A$113,211.00/yr - A$33,974.00/yr

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | 113,211 to 133,974 pa plus 17% superannuation
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About the Position:
The College of Government, Business and Law is seeking a Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Administration (Teaching Specialist) to contribute to the quality planning and delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching with a focus on foundational topics. Passionate about student-centred learning, you bring experience in curriculum design, engaging teaching practices, and inclusive, cross-cultural delivery. You will also actively contribute to the delivery of the college's offshore programs and executive education offerings.
This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.

About You
You are a committed and student-focused educator with a passion for public policy and administration. With a focus on real-world relevance and innovative pedagogy, you are passionate about preparing students for impactful public service careers.
Additional responsibilities for this Teaching Specialist position include:

• Completion of a PhD
• Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver offshore programs (i.e. in China) (Desirable). Some interstate and overseas travel may be required.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver executive education programs for the Public Sector (Desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in any of the following areas: Asian/East Asian region; quantitative/analytical methods for policy analysis; ability to integrate First Nations' perspectives (Desirable).

About the College of Business Government and Law:
The College of Business, Government and Law is a forward-thinking, future focused place to work, teach and research. Our mission statement is "to embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health, and social impact."
Guided by our mission statement and strategic industry collaborations, the College successfully provides contemporary, practical, and future-oriented education and research in business, commerce, sports, health care management, politics, public policy, international relations, law, and criminology.

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
• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services.
• 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
To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR00014091 Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Administration.
You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching foundational public policy and public administration topics at the tertiary level.
• Evidence of professional development of teaching including peer or supervisor reviews of teaching and/or external accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver offshore programs (i.e. in China) (Desirable).
• Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver executive education programs for the Public Sector (Desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in any of the following areas: Asian/East Asian region; quantitative/analytical methods for policy analysis; ability to integrate First Nations' perspectives (Desirable).

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Jessica Genauer.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 19 August 2025.

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

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Education and Other
• Industries Higher Education

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