This exciting opportunity will see you contribute to the advancement of Archaeology through high-quality teaching, innovative research and meaningful engagement with industry, government and community stakeholders. As part of a collaborative academic environment, you will help shape the student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a focus on the Maritime Archaeology postgraduate program. You will develop nationally and internationally recognised research, and contribute to the University's growing reputation in marine and coastal heritage, underwater archaeology and submerged landscapes. You will also play an important role in attracting research funding, supervising higher degree research candidates and fostering strong partnerships that create impact beyond academia.
In this role, you will:
This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan, Changing Lives and Changing the World: Every One Matters, by 2035, by working towards strengthening the University’s commitment to Research that Matters through impactful archaeological research, research-led teaching and engagement with industry and community partners.
You are a passionate and capable educator and researcher with expertise in Archaeology and a commitment to advancing marine and coastal heritage through teaching, research and engagement. You bring a strong foundation in archaeological theory and practice, combined with experience working in marine, coastal or underwater environments. With the ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute to impactful research outcomes, you are excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of fieldwork, teaching and research excellence.
To be successful in this position, you will:
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Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome 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.
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Jonathan Benjamin.
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
23 Nov 2026
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