Position Details
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:
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?
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.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
How to Apply and Information
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (Australian Central Standard Time) 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.