JR0000014335

• Full-time or Part-time | Continuing
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
• View Position Description Teaching Specialist (Academic)
• View Position Description Teaching Specialist (Clinical/Practitioner)

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and motivated Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Academic), or (Clinical Practitioner) in Health Sciences, to deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Health Sciences topics within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, with a strong focus on anatomy and physiology. You will play a key role in developing and delivering engaging learning experiences, using contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, delivering lectures and tutorials, assessing student performance, and coordinating clinical placements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the academic and professional development of future health professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Lecturer TS (CP) also requires active engagement in clinical or community practice to ensure your teaching reflects current, evidence-based approaches.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

About You

You hold current membership with a relevant professional association and bring significant experience in tertiary-level teaching and learning. You have a strong record of delivering high-quality, innovative educational experiences, contributing independently to the development, implementation, and evaluation of teaching strategies and student assessments.

Your approach reflects a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement. You understand the vital connection between teaching, research, scholarship, and clinical or professional practice. With excellent oral and written communication skills, you are confident in engaging diverse audiences and fostering effective relationships with students, colleagues, and industry stakeholders. Your collaborative mindset and passion for education ensure you create impactful and engaging learning environments.

Additionally, as Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner), you bring current clinical experience and accreditation in anatomy and physiology, with the ability to maintain clinical practice alongside academic duties. You have independently developed, delivered, and evaluated innovative teaching strategies across classroom and clinical environments, including student assessment. Your approach is informed by a strong foundation in pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practices in Health Sciences.

The Lecturer - TS (Clinical/Practitioner) will have completed a Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent clinical experience and professional standing in Health Sciences.

The Lecturer - TS (Academic) will have completed a PhD or EdD or equivalent qualification is required in a relevant health related discipline.

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, including exclusive staff study offers
• 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. Flinders University has proudly received our inaugural Cygnet award in recognition of our unwavering commitment to reduce barriers to attraction and retention, and foster opportunities, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members. 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.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal:JR0000014335 Lecturer in Health Sciences
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the
• View Position Description Teaching Specialist (Academic)
• View Position Description Teaching Specialist (Clinical/Practitioner)

For more information regarding this position, please contact Chris Barr

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Monday, 15th September 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.