Senior Lecturer, Economics

About the position

The La Trobe Business School is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Applied Economics. The School has economics research expertise in Agricultural Economics, Education Economics, Economics of Migration, Household Finance and Risk, International Trade and Macroeconomics. The La Trobe Business School is also a member of the La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) and the Care Economy Research Institute (CERI). Applicants with research and teaching expertise that align with Applied microeconomics and have expertise in economic policy issues including those relevant to the UN SDGs, Agriculture/Food or Healthcare and experimental economics would be highly desirable and are encouraged to apply. We also encourage applicants outside these areas with significant applied economics or econometrics expertise. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a School that has an outstanding reputation for teaching and research excellence, for research translation and for building strong relationships with industry partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development in economics, coordinate subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and be expected to foster excellence in teaching and learning and play a key role in assuring the quality of the academic programs and facilitating student success within the school. The successful candidate will also undertake high impact research published in ABDC A*, A or top 10% Q1 ranked journals, generate external research income and facilitate links between the school and industry. 

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have an excellent record in curriculum development and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of economics and will have an established program of research featuring publications in high quality journals (ABDC A*and A/top 10% Q1 journals). The successful candidate will possess academic administration experience and understand the needs of a diverse range of students. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially are key requirements of this role. 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

About the La Trobe Business School

La Trobe Business School is a leading Australian Business School committed to enhancing business learning through education and research, which is innovative, responsible, and engaged.

• AACSB Accredited, MBA ranked in top 100 globally and accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
• Ranked 4th in the world and 3rd in Australia for overall contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. 
• Ranked in top 400 universities globally by QS World University Rankings 2022 and the ARWU 2021.
• Our graduates are highly regarded by industry - ranked second in Victoria for employer satisfaction with our graduates (QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2021).
• We deliver business and management programs accredited by professional quality assurance agencies including the Australian Computer Society, the Australian Human Resources Institute, the Australian Marketing Institute, the CPA and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• We provide flexible, future-focused courses and innovative learning spaces built for collaboration in learning and teaching.
  

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 5th March 2023

Position Enquiries: 

Professor Aron O’Cass, Dean,

La Trobe Business School

Email:  [email protected] Phone 03 9479 6285

Dr Greg Jamieson
Head of Department, Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics and Finance, La Trobe Business School, Email: [email protected]   Phone 03 9479 1514

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD-Senior Lecturer, Economics.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume; (10 page maximum and when listing journal publications please identify their ranking in the Australian Business Deans Council ranking or for non ABDC ranked journals identify if they are in the top 10% of QI journals);
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description. (300-word limit per response)
• Please do not submit copies of journal articles, degree certificates or testamurs.

Please scroll down to apply.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.