Lecturer in Politics - Adelaide

Position Details · Continuing | Full-Time · Academic Level B | $113,211 to $133,974 pa plus 17% superannuation · Location: · Bedford Park / Kaurna Country · View Position Description · About the Position: · The College of Government, Business and Law is seeking a Lecturer in Poli ...

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Position Details
Continuing | Full-Time
Academic Level B | $113,211 to $133,974 pa plus 17% superannuation

Location:
Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
View Position Description


About the Position:

The College of Government, Business and Law is seeking a Lecturer in Politics to contribute to the quality research, planning and delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching with a focus on political economy and international political economy.

Your research will align with and/or contribute to one or more of the College's leading research centres, the Jeff Bleich Centre, Centre for Social Impact, or Flinders Factory of the Future.

You will be expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals, pursue competitive research funding, supervise honours and HDR students, and build meaningful academic and industry partnerships.

Ideally, your expertise will focus on one or more of the following areas:
International political economy
Asian/East Asian region
Climate and environment
Geoeconomics
This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.

About You
You will bring a strong foundation in both research and teaching within a tertiary context.

You are an emerging or established scholar with a growing publication record, experience in curriculum delivery and development, and a commitment to inclusive, cross-cultural education.

Experience in Political Economy is highly desired.

Additional responsibilities for this balanced teaching and research position include:
Completion of a PhD
Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver offshore programs (i.e. in China) (Desirable). Some interstate and overseas travel may be required.

About the College of Business Government and Law:
The College of Business, Government and Law 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.

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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

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
Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at 'world standard or above' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Wide range of professional development activities and services, such as the Flinders University's Researcher Development and Leadership Programs
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.

Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information
To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Lecturer in Politics.
You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the

Position Description:

Evidence of teaching in political economy in a tertiary environment with an expertise in one of the following areas: International political economy, Asian/East Asian region, Climate and environment or Geoeconomics.

Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in political economy.

Demonstrated capacity to contribute to supervision of honours or Masters / Higher Degree students.
Demonstrated experience or ability to deliver offshore programs (i.e. in China) (Desirable)
For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Jessica Genauer.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Monday, 23 March 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.