Professor of Accounting (Fitzgerald Chair)

Job no: 3060130
Location: Parkville
Salary: Level E, an attractive remuneration package is negotiable
Superannuation: Employer Contribution of 17%
Working Hours: Full Time 1.0FTE
Basis of Employment: This is a continuing position.

Opportunity
Since its establishment, the Fitzgerald Chair has been held by distinguished scholars who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a significant impact in the field of accounting.

This endowed Chair is situated within the Department of Accounting. There is an expectation that the holder of this Chair has capacity and willingness to participate in public discussion and debate about important national and international issues relevant to accounting and be active in the seeking of research funding from government and business sectors.

About You
The successful applicant will be an international expert in any field of accounting, with a demonstrated track record of high-quality, impactful research, teaching, and leadership.

You will possess;

• A PhD in accounting or a related discipline.
• The capacity to make a significant contribution to the vision, aspirations, and state of the Department of Accounting at the University of Melbourne.
• A clear commitment to providing academic leadership in the discipline of accounting across the profession and in the wider community.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative and engaged teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

A full list of the key selection criteria can be found in the attached candidate pack.

About Us

The Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting carries out research, teaching, and industry engagement across financial and managerial accounting, auditing and assurance services, and accounting information systems. The Department offers both undergraduate and post-graduate programs. There are over 40 academic staff and six professional staff in the Department. https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/accounting

Faculty of Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics [FBE] at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision. www.fbe.unimelb.edu.au .

Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family-friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women, and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.

To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a cover letter, CV, and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the candidate pack for the role.

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