About the role
- Based in Attainment Model Team (Academic Portfolio) at the City East Campus
- 2 x Full-time fixed term contract for 2 years
- $121,325 - $143,353 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
We are seeking two passionate, collaborative and student-focused Lecturers to join our Common Core team and contribute to the delivery of our six interdisciplinary courses in 2027.
Working closely with Course Coordinators, Senior Lecturers and our broader Teaching Teams, our Lecturers play an important role in creating engaging, inclusive and transformative learning experiences that support student success.
Work that matters
The Common Core is a defining feature of Adelaide University's curriculum architecture and a flagship component of our commitment to transformative education.
Embedded within every year of undergraduate study, the Common Core brings together students from across the University to explore contemporary issues, engage with diverse perspectives, and develop the capabilities needed to thrive in professional, civic and global contexts.
The Common Core is an industry-informed, interdisciplinary learning experience that invests in the human qualities most valued by employers and communities alike: curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, self-leadership and collaboration.
Students select a Common Core course from one of six knowledge areas, enabling them to broaden their perspectives and build capabilities that complement their chosen degree.
Our courses bring together students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to explore complex contemporary challenges through collaborative, activity-based learning. Students engage with carefully curated learning materials before participating in two-hour Commons Workshops designed to encourage inquiry, discussion, reflection and the application of new ideas.
Common Core courses use a Non-Graded Pass model to create a learning environment focused on curiosity, exploration and growth. Students are encouraged to take intellectual risks, engage with diverse perspectives and develop their capabilities through carefully scaffolded learning experiences and formative feedback.
The team
The Common Core team is responsible for delivering this flagship initiative. This is a dynamic and exciting time for this initiative, and as such we are looking to appoint folk who are:
- Student-oriented
- 'Builders'/co-creators
- Curious/flexible/agile/resourceful
- Team-oriented/collaborative
For more information, visit our website Common Core
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.
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:
- Doctoral or Postgraduate qualification, or similar qualification or equivalent work or life experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team in a higher education context
- Demonstrated passion for and proficiency supporting and undertaking teaching duties
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of educational technologies
- Commitment to teaching through continual development and improving performance
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 CV (maximum 4 pages)
- a cover letter explaining your interest, motivation and suitability for the role
The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 22 November 2026.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493687).
Jessica Maslen
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
People and Culture
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@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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