Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Surveying

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing  
• Academic Level C I AU$141,370 - $162,619 I View Position Description
• Academic Level D I AU$169,706 - $186,706 I View Position Description
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country /Australia

About the Role:

Surveying at Flinders is entering an exciting period of development and expansion, providing an excellent opportunity to help shape future-focused geospatial and surveying education, strengthen industry partnerships, and contribute to research aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. Flinders University is seeking a motivated and innovative Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Surveying to contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and industry engagement in a growing and strategically important discipline area.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of highly skilled surveying graduates while building or sustaining a strong research profile in geospatial information systems, surveying, and related fields.

The Lecturer / Associate Professor in Surveying will contribute across:

• Contribute to high-quality research in surveying, geospatial information systems and related disciplines aligned to College research strengths
• Deliver innovative, student-centred teaching across surveying and geospatial programs using flexible, multi-mode and field-based learning approaches
• Lead or contribute to curriculum design, topic coordination, program development and continuous improvement of surveying offering
• Supervise and mentor Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting research training and graduate development
• Build and sustain strong industry, government and professional partnerships, contributing to accreditation, engagement and graduate employability outcomes

This position is open to domestic and international candidates. Relocation and visa support is available to the successful candidate.

About You
You are a collaborative and motivated academic with a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. You bring leadership capability appropriate to your level and a passion for shaping the future of surveying education and research.

You will bring:

• A completed PhD (or equivalent qualification) in surveying, geospatial information systems or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in tertiary teaching, including curriculum design and delivery across face-to-face, online and field-based modes
• Evidence of innovative, student-centred teaching practice and effective use of contemporary learning technologies
• A developing (Level C) or established (Level D) track record of research output, with evidence of industry engagement and/or external collaboration
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with industry, government and professional stakeholders to enhance teaching and research outcomes

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Why Flinders University?

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

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? 

• 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).
• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.

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.

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 a CV and a three-page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the relevant position description:
  • Senior Lecturer in Surveying I Position Description
  • Associate Professor in Surveying I Position Description

For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Professor Giselle Rampersad.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 1 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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