Associate Lecturer - Professor in Media & Communications

Position Details

• Multiple Full-Time, Continuing Academic Opportunities Available
• Academic Level A | $90,930 - $110,197
• Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122
• Academic Level C | $141,370 - $162,619
• Academic Level D | $169,706 - $186,706
• Academic Level E | $217,876
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
• Teaching & Research Position Descriptions: Level A | Level B | Level C | Level D | Level E
• Teaching Specialist Position Descriptions: Level A | Level B | Level C | Level D | Level E

Multiple opportunities are available across both Teaching & Research and Teaching Specialist Academic pathways at Academic Levels A-E. Please indicate in your application which level(s) and pathway(s) you would like to be considered for.

About the Roles

Join a dynamic and collaborative Media and Communications team and help shape the future of the discipline through exceptional teaching, impactful research, educational innovation and industry engagement. We are seeking talented academics across a range of career stages and pathways, from Associate Lecturer to Professor, including both Teaching & Research and Teaching Specialist appointments. These opportunities provide the chance to inspire students, contribute to contemporary and industry-connected curricula, advance disciplinary knowledge and practice, and strengthen the University's reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Candidates with expertise in Journalism, Digital Media and/or Corporate Communication are encouraged to apply.

• Deliver engaging, contemporary and student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to curriculum innovation and an outstanding student experience.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice through research, scholarship, educational innovation, professional engagement and curriculum development, aligned with your academic pathway and level.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry, professional bodies and community stakeholders to enhance student learning, graduate employability and disciplinary impact.
• Contribute to the leadership, growth and success of the discipline through academic citizenship, mentoring, quality assurance and strategic initiatives, with responsibilities commensurate with academic level and experience.

These positions make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan, changing 10 million Lives: Every One Matters, by 2035, through directly contributing to our strategic drivers of Student Centricity, Research that Matters, and Industry & Enterprise Partnerships.

About You

You are a passionate educator, researcher, industry practitioner or academic leader who is committed to excellence in Media and Communications. You bring expertise in your discipline, a collaborative mindset and a dedication to delivering outstanding outcomes for students. Whether your strengths lie in research and scholarship, educational leadership, curriculum innovation or industry engagement, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a contemporary and student-centred academic environment.

• Relevant qualifications in Media, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Corporate Communication or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including the application of contemporary pedagogical practices and learning technologies.
• Evidence of achievement and impact through research, scholarship, educational leadership, curriculum development, professional practice and/or industry engagement, appropriate to your level of appointment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, industry partners and the wider community.

College of Business, Creative Arts, Law, and Social Sciences

The College of Business, Create Arts, Law and Social Sciences is a forward-thinking, future-focused place to work, teach and research. Our mission statement is “to embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health, and social impact.”

Guided by our mission statement and strategic industry collaborations, the College successfully provides contemporary, practical, and future-oriented education and research in business, commerce, sports, health care management, politics, public policy, international relations, law, and criminology.

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
• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide
• 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.

• Level A: Associate Lecturer (Teaching & Research) OR Associate Lecturer (Teaching Specialist)
• Level B: Lecturer (Teaching & Research) OR Lecturer (Teaching Specialist)
• Level C: Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research) OR Senior Lecturer (Teaching Specialist)
• Level D: Associate Professor (Teaching & Research) OR Associate Professor (Teaching Specialist)
• Level E: Professor (Teaching & Research) OR Professor (Teaching Specialist)

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 Vipul Pare.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

01 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.