"Associate Professor or Professor in Geospatial Science"

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing
• View Position Description | Academic Level D: AU$ 165810 - $182419 p.a + 17% Super
• View Position Description | Academic Level E: AU$ 212873 p.a + 17% Super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country / Australia

About the Role:

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor to contribute to the quality research, planning and delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching within the discipline of Geospatial Science.

As an Associate Professor or Professor in Geospatial Science, you will drive high-quality research by publishing in leading journals, securing competitive grants, mentoring early-career researchers, supervising higher degree students, and strengthening collaborations with industry, government, and community partners. You will also play a key role in shaping innovative curriculum and teaching, developing engaging learning materials, delivering lectures and tutorials, leading accreditation processes, and supporting placement education.

This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.

About You:

You are a visionary academic leader, committed to advancing the reputation of Geospatial Science and Surveying through excellence in teaching and research. You foster a student-focused learning environment, inspire colleagues, and drive innovation. You actively build collaborations, mentor early-career researchers, and contribute to the wider discipline locally, nationally, and internationally.

Candidates will be considered at Level D or E depending on experience. In this position, you will also demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in Geospatial Science or a closely related area.
• An established international reputation in research, evidenced by sustained high-quality publications and significant external research funding.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Surveying (Engineering, Cadastral, Hydrographic, Positioning & Timing, or Geodetic) and GIS at tertiary level.
• Proven experience supervising Honours and Research Higher Degree students.

About Geospatial Science at Flinders University:

Flinders University is at the forefront of Geospatial Science, a rapidly expanding field with growing impact across diverse disciplines. As the only university in South Australia to offer a dedicated degree in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), we provide exceptional opportunities for academics to lead applied research projects, collaborate with industry, government, and community partners, and work with cutting-edge technologies such as drones, LiDAR, 3D imagery, and advanced GIS software. This position offers the chance to shape the future of GIS education and research, contribute to high-impact projects, and build meaningful national and international collaborations.

How to Apply and Information:

You are required to submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the relevant position you are applying for:

• Level D Position Description
• Level E Position Description

For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Alistair Rendell via cse.vped@flinders.edu.au.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00pm on 10 Oct 2025.