Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

JR0000013841 

• Continuing position | Full-time at 1.0FTE

• Academic Level A | Salary Details

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.

 
About the Role 

The Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education will prepare and deliver teaching into the University’s Early Childhood Education topics, using innovations in teaching practices and technologies, with support and guidance from a more senior academic.

This position will focus on developing and enhancing the skills of pre-service teachers to effectively contribute to the early childhood workforce. A key component of this role will be supporting the introduction of three-year-old preschool programs, with an emphasis on understanding child development and implementing play-based learning approaches.

For a comprehensive look at the position’s key responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You 

The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in teaching children within birth-to-five early childhood settings, or the early years of school, and any expertise in early literacy and/or indigenous education would be looked on favourably. The successful candidate will also clearly demonstrate the following capabilities.

• Satisfactory completion of a relevant Bachelor and/or Masters or equivalent qualification and experience in early childhood education.

• 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.

• Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research and scholarship.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and industry.

• Evidence of upholding the values and ethos of the University.

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 

• 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 National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 

• 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 Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact talentacquisition@flinders.edu.au.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 13 July 2025.  

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:

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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