Position Details
Continuing position | Full time | Academic Level D | AU$169,706 - $186,706 pa | 17% Superannuation
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About the Position
Flinders University is entering an exciting period of innovation and growth in Social Work education under its Impact with Purpose Agenda 2035, with a strong focus on student success, workforce readiness, and community impact. We are seeking an Associate Professor in Social Work Education (AI Literacy and Ethics) to provide strategic leadership across teaching, research, and engagement, strengthening the University's profile and impact at national and international levels. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of Social Work education and research through leadership in artificial intelligence, ethics, and data justice. You will play a key role in advancing critical, responsible, and inclusive approaches to technology in social work, ensuring graduates are equipped to navigate increasingly complex, digitally mediated practice environments.
In this position, you will:
* Provide sustained leadership in teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate programs
* Lead high-quality research and engagement, including publications, competitive funding, and community impact
* Supervise and mentor Honours and Research Higher Degree students, and support early career researchers
* Build and sustain strategic partnerships with community, government, and industry at national and/or international levels
* Contribute to leadership within the discipline, College, and University, including accreditation and quality assurance processes
About You
You are an established academic leader in Social Work with a strong record of excellence across teaching, research, and engagement. You bring a national and/or international profile, with demonstrated success in advancing scholarship, securing research funding, and delivering meaningful impact for communities and the profession. You have a strong interest or expertise in artificial intelligence, ethics, and/or data justice, and understand their implications for social work education and practice.
* A PhD in Social Work or a closely related discipline, and eligibility for AASW membership
* A strong record of teaching and curriculum leadership, including innovation in contemporary or digitally enabled learning
* An established research profile, including high-quality publications and competitive grant success
* Expertise or demonstrated interest in AI, ethics, data justice, or technology in social work contexts
* Experience supervising HDR students and building partnerships across community, government, and industry
Life at Flinders
We\'re transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. We embrace an inclusive culture that values equality and opportunity for all. We celebrate differences and foster collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.
* Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University's Researcher Development and Leadership Programs
* State-of-the-art facilities, including an on-site gym, cafes and childcare centre
* Recognition through awards such as the SAGE Cygnet Award for an inclusive environment
* Access to a multidisciplinary team and strong mentorship for early career staff
Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is committed to the Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check satisfactory to the University is required before the successful applicant can commence. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case will be considered on its merits and relevance to the role. The incumbent must maintain a current Working With Children Check satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities. For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Kathomi Gatwiri. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Friday, 5 June 2026. 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.
Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Students are at the heart of Flinders – we're focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study. Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.
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