Lecturer in Research Training

Position Details Three-year contract I Full Time Academic Level B | $115,871 to $137,122 pa plus 17% superannuation View Position Description Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country About the Role The Lecturer in Research Training is a university-wide role within the Flinders University Research Training Hub, focused on delivering innovative, high-quality researcher education across career stages, from Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, through to senior researchers. This position designs and delivers inclusive, flexible research training that builds capability, strengthens research practice, and supports successful HDR pathways for diverse cohorts, including industry professionals, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and international students. Working at the intersection of learning design, digital education and researcher development, you will contribute to research training that is practical, future-focused and responsive to evolving research and workforce needs. In this position, you will: Design, deliver and continuously improve innovative researcher training programs across HDR pathways and research career stages Develop engaging, technology-enhanced learning experiences using contemporary online and blended delivery approaches Create and coordinate postgraduate research training topics and pathways that support diverse and non-traditional HDR cohorts Provide mentoring, guidance and capability development support to HDR students, researchers and external stakeholders Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of research training programs Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen researcher development and HDR engagement About You You are an experienced and innovative tertiary educator with a strong background in learning design, and research training or postgraduate education. You are motivated by creating high-quality learning experiences that support researcher success. You demonstrate: A PhD or EdD (or equivalent doctoral qualification) Significant experience in tertiary teaching, researcher development or postgraduate education, with evidence of teaching excellence Ability to design and deliver innovative curricula in online, blended and flexible learning environments Strong understanding of HDR pathways, curriculum design and academic quality assurance processes This position is open to candidates with Australian Work Rights. Relocation support is provided. 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, including exclusive staff study offers 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 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 As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing Key Position Capabilities of the position description . For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Tim Cavagnaro . Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted . 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. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 09 Aug 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.