"Lecturer in Politics"

locations

Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR0000014090

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B | $113,211 to $133,974 pa plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position:

The College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Science is seeking a Lecturer in Politics to contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics with a focus on comparative politics and/or political economy and international political economy.

Ideally, your expertise will focus on one or more of the following areas:

• International political economy
• Asian/East Asian region
• Climate and environment
• Geoeconomics

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

About You

You are a committed and student-centred educator with significant tertiary teaching experience in comparative politics and/or political economy. You are an emerging or established scholar with experience in curriculum delivery and development, and a commitment to inclusive, cross-cultural education.

Additional responsibilities for this position include:

• Completion of a PhD
• Teaching experience in comparative politics and/or political economy
• Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver offshore programs (i.e. in China) (Desirable). Some interstate and overseas travel may be required

About the College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences:

The College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences is a forward-thinking, future focused place to work, teach and research. Our mission statement is “to embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health, and social impact.” 

Guided by our mission statement and strategic industry collaborations, the College successfully provides contemporary, practical, and future-oriented education and research in business, commerce, sports, health care management, politics, public policy, international relations, law, social sciences, creative arts and criminology. 

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
• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, such as the Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs
• 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 valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing all Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Rob Manwaring

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 23 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:

23 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.