Exceptional job opportunities at the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
A highly research active university that is finding solutions to the world’s challenges and contributing to social, cultural, and economic growth, Flinders is ranked the number one South Australian university for teaching quality, learning engagement and student support*. 90% of our assessed research has been ranked at or above world standard*.
Flinders’ research achievements are underpinned by a robust network of partnerships with organisations and industries, and are an important part of Flinders’ exceptional student experience.
Flinders’ commitment to making a positive impact is reflected in our strategic plan Making a Difference: the 2025 Agenda. With a 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, it underpins a culture that supports student and staff success, fosters research excellence that builds better communities, inspires education that produces original thinkers and promotes meaningful engagement that enhances our environment, economy and society.
To achieve the University’s 2025 Agenda the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 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.
*QILT Student Experience Survey 2018, Public SA-Founded Universities Only.
*Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings 2015.
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences enjoys a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Encompassing teaching and research activities within languages, culture and communication, social sciences, performing and creative arts, and history and archaeology, we aim to bring together high profile interdisciplinary and disciplinary projects dedicated to major cultural, environmental, geographical, historical and social challenges of our time.
Job opportunities in the College
Recognising that exceptional people are the key to our success, we’re seeking outstanding individuals to join our skilled and dedicated staff and help progress our transformation.
A range of opportunities are available within the Creative Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences:
Flinders University has a long-standing history and excellent reputation as a national and international leader in the creative arts.
As the first-choice provider of creative arts in SA, the Flinders creative arts program combines traditional conceptions of artistic excellence with contemporary notions of creative industry. It successfully balances creative arts and industry-ready training with the rigorous demands of a wider humanities-based education.
Flinders creative arts enjoys a world class reputation in research excellence as evidenced by the recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rating of 4, recognising Flinders as the only non-Go8 university ‘Above World Class’ in Performing Arts and Creative Writing.
Our Visual Effects and Entertainment Design degree is world-class, having won The Rookies award for best digital illustration school in the world in 2017 and 2018.
An innovate centerpiece of the Flinders contribution to research in the creative arts is the AusStage project; the national database for research into live performance events for which Flinders is the lead institution.
Opportunities are available in the Creative Arts within the following disciplines:
- Creative Industries (2)
- Creative Writing
- Digital and Experimental Media (2)
- Drama Centre
- Drama Critical Studies (2)
- Screen Production (2)
With research activity currently ranked as ‘above world standard’*, historians and archaeologists at Flinders University investigate the recent and the much more distant past. Australian and South Australian history are key areas of focus, particularly war studies, humanitarianism and migration history. Expanding areas of strength include research on modern Europe, with the history of war and imperialism a focus for several Flinders’ history researchers, who currently hold three ARC Discovery Projects. The College is home to the 2017 and 2018 South Australian Historian of the Year.
In English literature, Flinders staff have excelled in publications relating to the Early Modern period, producing works dealing with satire and the history of emotions. Modern and contemporary English literature are also areas of interest, with researchers and postgraduate students devoted to creative writing working together in this discipline. Flinders researchers make substantial contributions to research in feminist criticism, to the study of comic and satirical modes of expression, and to new forms of literary communication, including digital and visual.
Flinders is continuing to enforce its strength in philosophy, particularly in analytical and continental areas. Focus lies in moral and political philosophy, where research also strengthens activities in other disciplines in the College, such as indigenous studies, women’s studies and sociology.
Opportunities are available in the Humanities in the following disciplines:
- Applied Linguistics and TESOL
- Continental Philosophy (2)
- English Literary Studies
- History
- History (Medieval History)
The College has long-standing strengths in sociology, geography, demography, criminology, women’s and gender studies.
Globally, our research canvasses themes such as international development, environmental governance, human rights and inequality. Locally and nationally, Flinders scholars address pressing issues such as domestic violence, abortion reform, social division and environmental degradation.
Sociologists at Flinders address issues pertaining to the increasing complexity of everyday lives. They extend theoretical and applied knowledge across the themes of non-normative constructions of relationships, gender and sexuality, the sociology of work and political sociology.
Human geography and development studies, too, are Social Science disciplines in which Flinders continues to contribute ground-breaking research with demonstrable impact in the developing world.
Opportunities are available in the Social Sciences in the following disciplines:
- Geography (2)
- Sociology/Women’s and Gender Studies (2)
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.
Enquiries
Further enquiries may be directed in confidence to:
Professor Vanessa Lemm, Vice-President and Executive Dean
Email: chass.vped@flinders.edu.au
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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