Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Archaeology

Position Details

Multiple positions available

Level B | Part-Time (0.5 FTE) | Fixed Term to January 2030

• Salary: $115,871 - $137,122 p.a. (pro rata)
• View Level B Position Description

Level C | Full-Time | Continuing

• Salary: $141,370 - $162,619 p.a.
• View Level C Position Description

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Level B or Level C position. Please indicate on your application which position(s) you would like to be considered for.

About the Lecturer (Level B) Role

As a Lecturer in Archaeology, you will contribute to Flinders University's teaching and research excellence through the delivery of engaging learning experiences and high-quality research outcomes. Working within a collaborative academic environment, you will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including topics relating to the Archaeology of the First Australians and Cultural Heritage and the Law, while building your research profile through publications, grant activity and research supervision. You will also work closely with colleagues, industry partners and external stakeholders to strengthen the University's research, teaching and community engagement impact.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, incorporating contemporary and multi-modal learning approaches that enhance the student experience.
• Conduct high-quality research aligned with the University's areas of strength, contributing through publications, grant success, scholarly activities and research student supervision.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with industry, professional bodies and other external stakeholders to strengthen research, teaching and engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to the broader academic life of the College through collaborative teamwork, quality assurance activities, curriculum development and academic leadership initiatives.

About the Senior Lecturer (Level C) Role

As a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, you will play a key leadership role in advancing excellence in teaching, research and engagement within the College of Human Sciences and Culture. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, innovative learning experiences, lead impactful research aligned with the University's areas of strength, and build meaningful partnerships with industry, community and professional stakeholders. Working within a collaborative academic environment, you will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including topics relating to Professional Archaeology, Issues in Australian Rock Art, Archaeology Field Methods and Australian Stone Artefacts while building your research profile through publications, grant activity and research supervision. This position offers the opportunity to shape curriculum, mentor emerging researchers and students, and contribute to the strategic growth of archaeology education and research at Flinders University.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of engaging archaeology teaching, including topic and course coordination, curriculum development and student supervision.
• Drive high-quality research outcomes through publications, competitive grant success, research collaborations and the mentoring of early career researchers and higher degree students.
• Foster strong partnerships and networks with industry, professional bodies and external stakeholders to enhance teaching, research and engagement outcomes.
• Provide academic leadership through contribution to quality assurance, accreditation activities, multidisciplinary teams and the broader academic life of the College.

These positions make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to the strategic driver of Research that Matters. Through leading impactful archaeological research, fostering meaningful industry and community partnerships, and delivering research-informed education, the position helps generate knowledge and solutions that create lasting benefit for society, culture and future generations.

About You

You are an accomplished and collaborative academic with expertise in Archaeology and a passion for delivering outstanding teaching, research and student outcomes. With experience teaching in higher education and contributing to impactful research, you bring a strong commitment to scholarship, innovation and academic excellence. You are equally comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, building meaningful relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders while contributing to a positive and inclusive academic culture.

You will bring:

• A PhD in Archaeology (or equivalent) and demonstrated experience teaching and supporting student learning in a higher education environment.
• A track record of research achievement, including scholarly publications and contributions to research activity within your discipline.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting students, with a commitment to fostering positive educational and research outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners and external stakeholders.

College of Human Sciences and Culture

The College of Human Sciences and Culture brings together expertise across education, psychology, social work, humanities, arts, and social sciences to advance human understanding and address the complex challenges facing individuals, communities, and societies. Through world-class teaching, impactful research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we inspire new ways of thinking, foster human development and cultural understanding, and empower graduates to create meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

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
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

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

Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities of the relevant position description.

• Lecturer in Archaeology Position Description
• Senior Lecturer in Archaeology Position Description

Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Amy Roberts.undefined

Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown

Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 21 December 2026 and 4 January 2027. Recruitment processes will resume from 4 January 2027, and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. 

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

03 Dec 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.

Flinders. Fearless.