Lecturers (Teaching & Research) The University of Sydney Business School

• Full-time continuing academic positions, across The University of Sydney Business School

• Exciting teaching and research opportunities across various disciplines

• Base salary Level B $118,390 p.a. - $140.586 p.a., + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for Lecturers in the academic disciplines outlined below, during an exciting and innovative time. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing teaching and research positions across various disciplines within The University of Sydney Business School.

The University aims to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics. To support an uplift in the teaching and research capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, these positions are for talented researchers who also have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice. 

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation your specialised field while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.

It is anticipated that staff appointed to these roles will engage with professional development and build the capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University.  

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education

• deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students

• develop teaching and subject materials under the supervision of more senior academic staff within the school/faculty

• contribute to knowledge within your discipline or area of expertise through research and scholarly creative work

• develop and refine your research skills

• maintain quality, standards and excellence in your research activities and output

• contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work in your school.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world.To build on this performance, the University is seeking applications for the following positions:

• Lecturer in AI Management (Business Information Systems)

• Lecturer in AI/Digital Leadership (Business Information Systems)

• Lecturer in Cybersecurity (Business Information Systems)

• Lecturer in Sustainability (Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

• Lecturer in Leadership/Strategy (Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

• Lecturer in Leadership (Work & Organisational Studies)

• Lecturer in Modern Slavery (Work & Organisational

• Lecturer in Equity and Inclusion (Work & Organisational Studies)

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The aims of these teaching and research roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics, within a specialised category of academic engagement for talented educators and researchers with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and research.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.   

We are looking for candidates who can make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact. They will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, facilitating and guiding their learning in research, theory and laboratory sessions. They will also have the capacity to build a significant research program over time, obtaining competitive funding as needed to support their research work.

We are therefore looking for Lecturers who have:

• a PhD or near completion in an academic field relevant to the discipline

• the demonstrated ability to carry out high quality research in the relevant discipline

• a track record of high-quality research outputs appropriate to the discipline that is on an upward trajectory

• a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

• a record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedback

• a record of attracting competitive, external funding to support their research

• a high level of written and verbal communication skills

• the capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environment

• evidence of independent research ability

• proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives

• a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching

• The ability to work collaboratively with other staff, including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

EEO statement

 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . 

How to apply

Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  Applications will be reviewed as received.

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Anticipated timelines 

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Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Partner. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

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Applications Close

Monday 29 January 2024 11:59 PM