Associate Professor in Social Work

Position Details 

• Continuing position | Full-time  
• Academic Level D | $161,294 - $177,451 pa plus 17% super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role 

The Associate Professor in Social Work will provide high level leadership and direction in delivering excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of future focused Social Work topics and courses in the College. The Associate Professor will be responsible for providing sustained leadership in teaching and scholarship of teaching through original and innovative contributions which deliver excellence in teaching. They will also make a significant contribution to leadership and managerial activities of the College and/or University and be recognised for their contribution to the profession at the local, national and international level.

The Associate Professor’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Create, coordinate and conduct inspiring teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience, with a focus on Social Work topics, across all levels and modes of the College.
• Play a lead role in the review, renewal, development and design of curricula and courses that are attractive to existing and new cohorts of students and that nurture creativity and critical-thinking skills.
• Provide support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.
• Make effective use of innovations and technologies in teaching practice.
• Provide educational leadership and dissemination of best practice, ensuring awareness and utilisation of contemporary education principles.
• Engage in activities within a relevant external professional domain such as professional associations, conferences and workshops, and within a wider community context at local, national or international level.
• Undertake activities that promote the development of productive partnerships to provide opportunities for students and promote graduate employability.

About You 

In addition to the completion of a relevant PhD (or equivalent qualification) and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:

• Evidence of management of a teaching program, including ability to lead a team of academics and mentor such individuals in the delivery of innovation and excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated evidence of sustained capability of providing a distinguished contribution to scholarship in teaching through participation in teaching and learning strategies and in professional development in higher education teaching.
• Significant and sustained evidence of leadership in the successful development, delivery and evaluation of learning and teaching innovations across disciplines, both in the classroom and in the professional education setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in an area relevant to the future of social work such as use of digital technologies in human services, environmental and/or research methods and evaluation using large data sets.
• Evidence of successful innovative, contemporary and flexible approaches to tertiary education which supports the needs of diverse student cohorts.
• A demonstrated track record of establishing effective teaching collaborations with cross-University or external partners.

For a full list of the key position capabilities, please refer to the position description.

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. 

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.
• Visa and relocation support will be provided for a successful overseas applicant.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Mary Katsikitis.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.  

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

Visa and relocation support will be provided for a successful overseas applicant.

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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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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