Senior Lecturer in Economics (Teaching Research Level C)

Applications Close : 06 October 2025

Job Description

Job Details
 

• Based in UniSA Business at the City West campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE) with ability to work full-time*, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $143,200 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About you 

You are an experienced and dedicated academic with a strong track record of conducting applied research while contributing to curriculum development, course coordination, and innovative teaching. Your deep expertise in economic theory and applied economics accompanied by your capacity to engage with industry allows you to bring unique perspectives to student-centered learning experiences both in-person and online.  You bring a strategic and collegial approach to academic leadership, supporting program innovation and contributing to the broader goals of the University through engagement with industry and community stakeholders.

About the role 

The position will contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit’s research and teaching outcomes and carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities.

Reporting to a Professorial Lead, the Senior Lecturer is responsible for contributing to the Academic Unit’s research agenda. In addition, the position will contribute to the development, delivery and coordination of courses within the Academic Unit’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the area of economics. 

Note: This position is offered as part-time 0.6FTE with the flexibility to increase the fraction to 1.0FTE for the first two years of the appointment. The additional 0.4FTE will be to work on an existing water research grant through the CRC SAAFE.  

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.

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.  

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Be part of a University for the future! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
  
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7376. 

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 6 October 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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. 
 

Required Skills

To be successful you will need 

• Relevant doctoral degree with advanced foundational discipline-based research and academic/professional experience in the area of Applied Economics 
• Current and relevant knowledge of developments in the discipline 
• Demonstrated establishment of a program of research in Applied Economics that enhances the research profile of the Academic Unit
• Leadership in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment 
• Evidence of a strong commitment to continuous improvement of teaching practice 

For further details contact

Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central

Email: recruitment@unisa.edu.au

Phone: +61 8 8302 1700