"Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education"

Position Details

• Fixed Term until June 2026 | Part Time at 0.5FTE
• Academic Level A | $88,842 to $107,666 pro-rata plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

The College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is seeking an Associate Lecturer (Teaching Specialist, Clinical/Practitioner) to contribute to shaping South Australia’s early childhood workforce. In this position, you will prepare and deliver engaging teaching across the University’s Early Childhood Education topics, with support and guidance from senior academics.

You will also play a key part in strengthening South Australia’s early childhood workforce by developing alternative pathways into teacher education, including apprenticeship models in partnership with TAFESA. This work aims to equip pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills to support the introduction of three-year-old preschool programs, with a focus on child development and play-based learning approaches.

About You

You are an emerging academic committed to advancing early childhood education through high-quality teaching, scholarship, and professional practice. You bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong foundation in working with children birth–5 or in the early years of school.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant Bachelor and/or Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification and experience) in Early Childhood Education.
• Contemporary professional experience in early childhood education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and assessing students in relevant educational settings.
• Understanding of curriculum design, review, and accreditation processes.

About Early Childhood Education at Flinders

At Flinders, we are at the forefront of supporting South Australia’s early childhood workforce. Our teaching and research emphasise the importance of high-quality education and care from birth to 5 years, equipping graduates with the expertise to foster children’s development, learning, and wellbeing. Through innovative pedagogy, impactful research, and strong partnerships, we are preparing educators to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description:

• Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of teaching experience and delivery of curriculum at a tertiary level within relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in student assessment.
• Demonstrated understanding of curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities.
• Evidence of effective use of innovations and technologies in teaching practices.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Rachael Hedger.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.