Lecturer: Academic Development (AU Course Development)

• Based in Teaching and Learning Innovation at Adelaide University, Adelaide City Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term position until 31 December 2026
• Salary Range: $117,100 – $138,515 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
• Multiple roles available

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Role Summary  

Work that matters 

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development and enhancement of engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed educational experiences that foster student success. A key focus is partnering with academic staff to strengthen program curriculum through a balanced approach to contemporary pedagogy and technology-enabled teaching. Responsibilities include reviewing and renewing existing curriculum, developing new course offerings, and supporting the implementation of programs within Adelaide University's new curriculum.

Working collaboratively with academic and professional staff across the University, you will help shape the future of learning and teaching at Adelaide University. The role provides expert advice and scholarly leadership across a broad range of learning and teaching initiatives, supporting the design and delivery of innovative, inclusive and technology-enabled education across multiple disciplines.

The team 

Reporting to the Associate Director: Curriculum, this role sits within Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) in the DVC-Academic portfolio. You will work closely with Colleges, AU Online and Pathways to support strategic learning and teaching priorities and drive continuous improvement in educational practice.

Teaching and Learning Innovation is responsible for driving educational excellence across Adelaide University by partnering with Colleges, AU Online and Pathways to deliver strategic learning and teaching initiatives. The team provides leadership in curriculum design, educational innovation, digital learning, academic development and quality enhancement, supporting staff to create engaging and contemporary learning experiences that meet the needs of today's learners.

Visit the AU website to learn more about Learning and Teaching  

Our people  

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment, enjoys influencing across disciplines, and is passionate about shaping contemporary higher education through innovation, scholarship and evidence-based practice.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: 

Qualifications

• A doctoral qualification and/or equivalent experience related to teaching and learning in higher education.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of curriculum that engages diverse cohorts of learners for on campus, blended and online learning contexts.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with a team orientation.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning and teaching in higher education.
• Understanding of theories and practices of learning and teaching in higher education and demonstrated scholarship in these areas, with a particular emphasis on the use of technologies to support student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically with a wide variety of College (or faculty) based staff and discipline areas within university structures, policies and processes to support university priorities and strategies.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to working effectively in a range of contexts and settings with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with and capacity to manage multiple concurrent learning and teaching projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated research or professional experience in an area of education specialisation, such as academic and professional literacies; assessment; technology enhanced learning; evaluation methodologies; quality assurance; learning analytics or work integrated learning, and ability to actively contribute to TLI’s research in these areas.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, equity and social justice within a tertiary education context.

Desirable Experience

• Qualifications and experience in Higher Education, specifically Curriculum and Education Studies, or a closely related field. 

• Demonstrated experience in implementing project management methodologies and documentation processes in the education context.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 17 August 2026

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493328): 

Simone Patterson 
Talent Acquisition Adviser 
+61 8 8302 1700 | ***************@adelaide.edu.au  

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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