Senior Lecturer In Social Work

• Continuing | Full-Time  
• Academic Level C | $129,818 - $149,331 p.a. 
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country  
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About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Join us in delivering high quality innovative and future focussed learning, teaching, and research for the benefit of students, industry, and the broader community. Through world-class teaching and research, our College equips students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. We have numerous opportunities for the right people to contribute to the future of the College, gain new skills, and make a real contribution to our students and to the community. 

Flinders Social Work

Our Social Work team is passionate about fostering a fairer, more inclusive, and socially just society.  We are committed to high-quality education, including career-ready skills and knowledge, that will prepare students for the complexities of contemporary practice. We are highly engaged in exploring nuanced, evidence-based responses to complex problems, such as child abuse, domestic and family violence, disability, homelessness and mental health through research and partnerships to decolonise Social Work, health, and the human services. As the proud home to Australia’s premier Social Work research centre - Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS) – Flinders Social Work is developing a formidable reputation for our rigorous, theoretically driven research examining social issues and Social Work practice in our ever-evolving world.

About the Role 

As the Senior Lecturer in Social Work, you will be responsible for academic coordination of field education across the BSW, BSW(H) and MSW(GE). In addition to contributing to quality research endeavours, the incumbent will, under general supervision, provide leadership and contribute to the planning and delivery of topics, including development of teaching materials, delivery of lectures/tutorials or other innovative teaching and learning strategies. The Senior Lecturer in Social Work will also be involved in placement education ensuring integration of curriculum (practice skills), and continuous review and improvement according to the AASW standards.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Undertaking academic field education coordination for the Discipline, including but not limited to the administration of policies and procedures involving field education and related student case management.
• Making a significant contribution to ethical, high quality and innovative research (field education and practice skills in Social Work) through activities such as scholarship, quality publication, external grant acquisition, mentoring and developing early career researchers and presentation that aligns with the College areas of research strength and focus.
• Undertaking a lead role in inspiring and innovative teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience, such as e learning platforms.
• Supporting students with academic and/or other challenges impeding their academic progress, specifically integrating Social Work practice skills into curriculum to ensure student success in Field Education.
• In a leadership capacity assisting in College internal and external quality assurance and accreditation processes, by ensuring all placements meet Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards requirements for student learning outcomes.

About You 

To be successful in this role you will be an excellent and experienced tertiary teacher in Social Work, including responsibility of topic coordination and curriculum design. You have a track record of developing innovative teaching methods that enhance the student experience, as well as experience in the supervision of honours and higher degree students. You have a strong research background, particularly in the areas of College strength or in Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS). You have excellent oral and written communication skills and can build effective relationships with students and industry partners.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• A minimum of five years (FTE) of post-qualifying practice experience.
• Significant track record and demonstrated evidence of successful relevant teaching experience at tertiary level, including responsibility for topic coordination, course coordination and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated experience and successful track record in supervision of honours and higher degree students to successful completion.
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in Social Work practice skills, including evidence of sustained high-quality publications and attraction of external competitive grants.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research, and scholarship.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership in the area of curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities.

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. 

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. 
• 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 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   

How to Apply and Information 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

21 Apr 2024

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.

Flinders. Fearless.