Lecturer in Education (Literacy)

Position Details

• Continuing | Full time
• Academic Level B | AU$115,871 - $137,122 pa | 17% Superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position:

Flinders University is seeking a Lecturer in Education (Literacy) to contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within Initial Teacher Education programs. This Teaching Specialist position plays a key part in strengthening capability in early childhood and primary literacy education, an area of critical national and state priority and sustained program growth.

In this position, you will:

• Deliver and coordinate high-quality teaching in early literacy across Initial Teacher Education programs, grounded in evidence-based practice and aligned with South Australian priorities, including the Literacy Guarantee Unit and Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
• Lead curriculum design, topic coordination, and continuous improvement of literacy-focused learning experiences, embedding systematic and explicit instruction in reading and writing
• Support preservice teacher development through coaching, micro-teaching, professional experience supervision, and modelling of effective classroom practice in partnership with schools and early learning settings
• Contribute to accreditation, quality assurance, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), strengthening program quality and practice-led improvement across Education

About You

You are a highly skilled educator and practitioner in literacy education, with deep knowledge of how children learn to read and write. You are passionate about preparing confident, classroom-ready teachers who can deliver explicit and evidence-based literacy instruction.

You bring strong teaching expertise, the ability to translate research into practice, and a commitment to improving outcomes for learners in early childhood and primary settings. You are collaborative, reflective, and engaged in contemporary literacy policy and practice.

You will also demonstrate:

• A Masters qualification (or equivalent professional standing) in Education, Literacy, or a related field
• Expertise in early literacy instruction, including phonics, phonemic awareness, morphology, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing
• Experience teaching and/or coaching in higher education or school-based settings using evidence-based literacy approaches
• Strong understanding of South Australian literacy priorities and frameworks, including LGU and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
• Ability to design engaging, evidence-based curriculum and assessment in higher education contexts

About Education at Flinders:

Education at Flinders University prepares the next generation of teachers, educational leaders and researchers to make a lasting impact on learners and communities. As one of South Australia’s largest providers of teacher education, Flinders delivers evidence-based, practice-oriented programs across early childhood, primary, secondary and higher education. Our strong partnerships with schools and industry ensure graduates are classroom-ready and equipped to meet evolving educational priorities.

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
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
• We are the first university in South Australia to receive the prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award, recognising our outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Join a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and provides strong mentorship to support both early career staff.
• Access to state-of-the-art advanced facilities, including an on-site gym, cafes and childcare centre.

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.
• In addition, 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).

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.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Lydia Woodyatt.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.