Lecturer in Project Management

Position Details

• Full Time I Continuing position
• Academic Level B | $115,871 to $137,122 pa | 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position:           

The College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University is establishing a growing suite of Project Management programs, alongside emerging research initiatives in the field. This Lecturer in Project Management role will play a critical part in supporting the development, delivery, and ongoing success of the discipline, contributing to both teaching excellence and research growth.

In this position, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Project Management across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning environments
• Contribute to curriculum design, topic coordination, and the development of innovative and contemporary teaching materials
• Undertake independent research activity, including publications, participation in grant applications, and contribution to the College’s research profile
• Engage with industry and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships that enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes

About You

You are an emerging or established academic with expertise in Project Management and a passion for teaching, research, and industry engagement. You are committed to delivering high-quality, student-centred learning experiences and contributing to the development of a growing discipline area.

• You will demonstrate:
• A PhD in Project Management or a closely related discipline
• Experience teaching at tertiary level in Project Management or related areas
• Evidence of, or potential for, research activity including publications and grant development
• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching practices

This position is open to domestic candidate with Australian Work Rights. Relocation support is available.

About the College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences:

The College of Business, Creative 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, social sciences, creative arts and criminology. 

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 current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record 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 your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing all Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Philip Palmer.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 16 June 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.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

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.

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