"Lecturer in Industry Research Engagement"

Position Details

• Fixed Term for Three Years | Full Time
• Academic Level B | $113,211 to $133,974 pa | 17% superannuation
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• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Role

The Lecturer in Industry Research Engagement (Teaching Specialist) plays a key role in advancing Flinders University’s strategic commitment to industry-connected research training and education. This university-wide position focuses on the design, delivery and continuous improvement of teaching and learning that strengthens industry engagement within Higher Degree by Research (HDR) pathways.

The position aims to develop innovative, flexible research training programs for industry professionals and HDR students and embeds industry engagement across research education to enhance student success, employability and real-world impact.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of industry-engaged research training and HDR pathways
• Design and implement innovative, technology-enhanced learning experiences across multiple delivery modes
• Build and sustain productive relationships with industry, government and community partners to inform teaching excellence
• Contribute to curriculum review, quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• Provide academic mentoring and professional advice to HDR students and staff
• Represent the University in internal and external engagements relating to industry research training

About You

You are an experienced and innovative tertiary educator with a strong understanding of industry research engagement and research training. You are student-centred, collaborative and passionate about designing learning experiences that connect research with real-world application.

You demonstrate:

• A PhD, EdD or equivalent doctoral qualification
• Significant tertiary teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence
• Experience designing innovative curricula and delivering online or blended learning
• Strong understanding of HDR pathways and industry engagement in research training
• Demonstrated contribution to academic quality assurance and course review processes
• Experience working with or within industry (desirable)
• Tertiary qualifications in Education (desirable)

About the Office of Graduate Research:

The Office of Graduate Research supports excellence in higher degree research across Flinders University. Working in close partnership with Colleges, professional services, research end-users and government programs, the OGR leads key initiatives that strengthen HDR training, engagement, partnerships and student success.

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, including exclusive staff study offers
• 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.

How to Apply and Information

• As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Lucy Lewis

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

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._

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

19 Mar 2026

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.

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