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Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Economics

Job Posted 3/10/2025
Deakin University
Burwood, NEW SOUTH WALES 1805
Category Education
Pay
$80,000.00 to $100,000.00 Per Year
Job Description
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Economics

Apply now Job no: 558153
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Business

  • Appointment will be at Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor) based on an assessment of applicants skills, experience and research output
  • Level C $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
  • Level D $165,549 - $182,092 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
  • Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus.
  • Full-time and continuing with an attractive relocation package offered for eligible Interstate and International candidates

Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?
Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally, holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence.

The economics discipline group focuses on sustainability, shaping policy and preparing future leaders to tackle climate change and drive sustainable development.

Commitment to Sustainability
As a 'Champion' of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and an associate member of the globally responsible leadership initiative, Deakin Business School is committed to demonstrating responsible leadership and alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As the Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor of Economics, you will lead major, highly productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs. You will also lead teaching teams to design and develop courses and materials which influence teaching across Economics discipline or across multiple disciplines.

In the duty, you will:

Associate Professor

  • Demonstrate sustained and expanding national and international reputation as amongst world leaders for substantial and growing body of work.
  • Lead teams and succeed in funding opportunities for research and creative activities.
  • Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design.
  • Lead review of units and courses across disciplines within the university.
  • Design collaborative learning opportunities that span the discipline within the university.
  • Make significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities.
  • Recruit and supervise HDR students with timely completions and production and high-quality outcomes.
  • Lead unit and course teaching teams and work collaboratively with other teaching teams in the faculty.
  • Make a significant contribution to pedagogy research projects.

To be successful, you'll have:

Associate Professor

  • PhD in Economics.
  • Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high quality journals.
  • Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants.
  • Evidence of original, innovative and distinguished contribution to research.
  • Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated CV, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ching-Jen Sun, Discipline Group Chair, Economics at .

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11th May at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.