Position Details
Continuing | Full-Time
Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Teaching Specialist (Academic), the Lecturer in Medical Education plays a key role in delivering high-quality, student-centred education within the College of Medicine and Public Health. This position focuses on teaching and curriculum innovation, contributing to the University's strategic goal of producing career-ready graduates through engaging, technology-enhanced learning experiences. The role involves independent contributions to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and service to the University and broader community.
Deliver inspiring and innovative teaching in medical and/or medical bioscience topics across various levels and modes.
Design, review, and enhance curricula to support student success and critical thinking.
Provide academic counselling and professional guidance to students.
Contribute to university and community service, including professional engagement and committee participation.
About You
You are an experienced and student-focused educator with a strong foundation in medical or health education. You bring a passion for teaching excellence, innovation in learning design, and a collaborative approach to academic leadership and engagement.
PhD or EdD in a relevant health-related field
Proven excellence in tertiary teaching and curriculum innovation
Skilled in e-learning technologies and student-centred approaches
Strong communication and leadership in academic and professional settings
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 current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
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 of the position description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Karen Lower
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
02 Dec 2025At 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.