Lecturer In Social Economics

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 RoleWe have a newly created role within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work as the Lecturer in Social Economics. As the successful candidate, you will produce quality research and deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching across the College, as required.You will actively report on new and current research related to the research program through the generation of independent high-quality contributions such as quality publications, external grant acquisition and research student supervision. In addition, the Lecturer in Social Economics will undertake research in Social Economics and work with research teams to contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of data.Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Contributing to the organisation, planning, delivery, and evaluation of teaching primarily within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics/courses through topic coordination, delivery of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, placements or other contemporary teaching strategies to develop skills for evaluation and evidence of impact.
• Independently contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing of grant applications, and attending College seminars, meetings, and conferences.
• Delivering inspiring and innovative teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience and support students with academic and/or other challenges impeding their academic progress.
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders including industry and professional associations and organisations.
• Actively contribute to the integration and management of aspects of the academic and administrative life of the College.

About YouTo be successful, you have completed a PhD in Social Economics or relevant area. You have high-level oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and can build effective relationships with various range of stakeholders including staff, students, and industry.Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths of the College, including evidence of quality publications and attraction of external competitive grants.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues in socio-economic policy, individual and community care, and its impact on society.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated evidence of, or capacity to, undertake high quality teaching in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design.

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• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
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• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University

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