Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Equivalent to Assistant Professor) - School of Management & Governance

UNSW Business School

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Convertible Tenure Track
• Remuneration: Level B from $133,065 and Level C from $161,619 (plus 17% superannuation contributions and annual leave loading)
• Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
• Working rights: Sponsorship is available

The UNSW School of Management & Governance delivers research-driven education across key areas including human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, organisational behaviour, strategy and governance. The School offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, preparing graduates for diverse organisational environments.

The Opportunity

The School is seeking to appoint Lecturers or Senior Lecturers (Assistant Professors) across three disciplines:

• Organisation Theory: Research expertise in organisation theory, management or organisational sociology.

• International Business: Research expertise in international business.

• Entrepreneurship: Research expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation or strategy.

Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality research, teaching and student supervision, including publishing in leading academic journals, developing engaging learning experiences, securing research funding and supporting School and Faculty activities.

These tenure-track positions report to the Head of School and have no direct reports.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

Level B – Lecturer

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading academic journals.

• Deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

• Develop innovative learning resources and assessments.

• Support student learning, development and employability outcomes.

• Contribute to research collaborations and competitive grant applications.

• Participate in HDR supervision and School/Faculty activities.

Level C – Senior Lecturer (in addition to Level B)

• Lead an independent research program with a strong publication record.

• Secure competitive research funding and establish national research networks.

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and curriculum development.

• Supervise HDR students and mentor junior academics.

• Contribute to research leadership and the School's academic profile.

About you:

For Level B, you will have:

• A PhD and/or relevant experience in the applicable discipline.

• A strong research track record or demonstrated potential to publish in leading journals.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.

• A commitment to teaching excellence and innovative learning approaches.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• The ability to collaborate effectively and support students from diverse backgrounds.

For Level C (in addition to Level B), you will have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design and development.

• Experience in industry engagement or work-integrated learning.

• A strong research track record with high-quality publications and demonstrated research leadership.

• Experience recruiting and supervising high-calibre research students.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Please submit your application online via the job portal only, including your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability (max 2 pages).

Application deadline: 11.55pm 30th November 2026 (AEST)

Pre-Employment Checks 
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Get in Touch:

Amy Denney

Talent Acquisition Partner

a.denney@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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