Professor of Business Analytics (Education Focused)

• Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts 

• Join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort in the University Sydney Business School

• Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package

• Access up to AUD$30K to support education-related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching, and works in close cooperation with industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors. We are regarded as a leader in the region and is one of the very few Australian schools to hold business and accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. The University of Sydney Business School is also the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies.  We are undergoing significant transformative change, which brings opportunities for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

The Discipline of Business Analytics is a group that combines academics from statistics/econometrics, management science and machine learning. We are engaged in all aspects of analysing data, making forecasts and building models to assist in decision-making under uncertainty. The Discipline has research strengths in the areas of time series analysis, forecasting, quantitative risk management, statistical machine learning, computational Bayesian statistics, and robust optimisation.

Education focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. The Professor of Business Analytics (Education Focused) is expected to make significant contributions to developing teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within their School and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop, teach and coordinate units of study (courses) in Business Analytic to culturally diverse cohorts of undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

• develop a strong profile with external stakeholders, particularly in relation to pedagogical activities in the areas of Business Analytic 

• be involved in multidisciplinary collaborations with internal and external stakeholders

• contribute to the educational and administrative duties of the Discipline and School

The Professor of Business Analytics (Education Focused) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, providing advice on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement.

Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video . 

About you

The position of a Business Analytics Professor with a focus on education plays a pivotal role in guiding the direction of educational leadership, as well as in the strategic planning and goal-setting processes within a university environment. This role covers a wide array of duties, from participating in the creation and implementation of educational policies and initiatives to offering mentorship and advice on teaching strategies, curriculum design, and the professional development of early-career faculty members. Furthermore, it involves a commitment to scholarly work, especially in conducting research that seeks to enhance teaching methods, educational technologies, and pedagogical practices within the realm of Business Analytics engineering. The individual in this role is also tasked with spearheading partnerships and outreach efforts with the business sector to ensure students gain valuable internship opportunities and to enhance the university's influence in various key areas such as statistics and data analysis, statistical learning, risk analytics, time series analysis, machine learning, operations management, operations research, and management science.

Term and remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

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John Flynn (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) on +61 481 564 562 or by email [email protected]

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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.

EEO statement

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Wednesday 17 April 2024 11:59 PM