Exceptional job opportunities at the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Flinders University is ranked No. 1 SA University in undergraduate teacher education for overall quality of educational experience, teaching quality, and learning resources* and enjoys a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

Our bold new strategic plan Making a Difference: the 2025 Agenda sets an ambitious vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

To achieve the University’s 2025 Agenda the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is looking to appoint outstanding academics across a range of discipline areas and levels of seniority.

With a passion for supporting others to achieve their potential, applicants will share our ethos of inspired teaching underpinned by innovation and evidence based practice, reflecting our unwavering focus on student success. Students are absolutely at the heart of Flinders – and we’re focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience.

A big part of providing an exceptional learning experience at Flinders is to attract you, and support you to be the best role models for our students.

Flinders is the destination for those committed to teaching excellence and student success. This is a great opportunity to join a community of the finest educators and inspirational leaders. We look forward to you joining Flinders University and making a difference together.

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College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Our College has recently released its ambitious, bold and courageous 3 year strategic plan. Our College staff, dedicated to excellence, will be our champions for this new strategy.

They will be agile, flexible, passionate, responsive and innovative in helping to create the future. If our strategy resonates with you then we invite you to consider the opportunities on offer to join our world class team.

Opportunities are available across a wide range of work areas in education, psychology and social work including:

Child Youth Issues
Clinical Health
Curriculum
Cognitive Psychology & Human Factors and Technology
Development and Lifespan Psychology
Early Childhood Education

Educational Leadership
Inclusive and Special Education
Psychology – Addictions
Social Psychology
Social Work
Sports Health and Physical Education

Hear from Professor Mike Kyrios, Vice President and Executive Dean, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

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World class research

Research and creative endeavour have been core to Flinders University’s identity since inception.

Through research, and research-led teaching, we build and develop the knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and enhance society as a whole.

We’re building from a strong base - Excellence in Research Australia has ranked 90% of Flinders research as at, or above, world standard, and we’re amongst Australia’s leading universities for student experience and support.

The Flinders experience

Our people are the heart, soul and strength of Flinders.

We’re renowned for our talented teachers, outstanding researchers and dedicated professional staff; together, we ensure Flinders provides an unrivalled student experience.

Our touchstone is that university life should be enriching and enjoyable.

The Flinders Experience affords our students the flexibility to choose their own path, and the confidence to build their own future.

In an era of disruptive change we’re equipping our students to future proof their careers, with a focus on the critical thinking, problem solving, and personal enterprise skills to turn knowledge into opportunity.

Why work at Flinders

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