(Level C) $140,127 - $161,145 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time opportunity available immediately.

This position requires enthusiasm for, and interest in, applied research and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across Human Geography.

The School of Social Sciences comprises five Departments: Anthropology and Development Studies; Asian Studies; Geography, Environment and Population, Politics and International Relations; and Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies. Combining a vibrant and innovative teaching environment with a strong research culture, the School offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in Human Geography
• Experience in the conduct of scholarly, applied and industry collaborative research projects and consultancies.
• Significant teaching expertise in teaching and coordinating geography courses at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, supported through Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching surveys or other evidence of teaching excellence.
• Technical competence in the instruction of students in GIS systems
• Experience in designing and delivering new courses in Human Geography
• Ability to administer, develop and promote new Geography programs.
• Demonstrated track record as a successful team player in the areas of administration, research, and teaching.
• Demonstrated delivery of innovative teaching and learning methods (including blended learning) and incorporating the evaluation of learning outcomes.
• A record of high-quality research outputs, relative to opportunity, in FoR code 1604 Human Geography (i.e. specifically in the fields of Human Geography), including publications in high quality outlets.
• Success in the supervision of Honours, internship, Masters or PhD students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and students.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process. 

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 July 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Simone Dennis
Head of School, School of Social Sciences, ABLE
P: +61 (8) 8313 0571
E: simone.dennis@adelaide.edu.au

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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