Associate Professor (Accounting) - Teaching & Research

• Continuing (Permanent) Full-Time Position
• $173,635 - $191,099 (ALD) Plus 17% Superannuation
• Based on Bentley Campus Western Australia

Job Reference: 1487586

About us

Curtin’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance seeks to enhance its capacity in teaching, research and leadership in Accounting by appointing an Associate Professor in Accounting (Teaching and Research) on a full-time, continuing basis.

Our Accounting courses are continuously refined to ensure they remain relevant, offering students a stimulating and intellectually rigorous educational experience. The School is committed to fostering integrious and respectful academic collegiality and teamwork, aiming to produce impactful research in Accounting and advancing innovative teaching practices. The successful applicant will play an important leadership role in achieving that vision.

The Role of Associate Professor:

Some Key Responsibilities of the Role of Associate Professor

• Provide effective leadership in the discipline of Accounting commensurate with the role.
• Deliver high-quality and innovative teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students across various modes and levels.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflective improvement in teaching and promote the same in others.
• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions, as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.
• Undertake internationally competitive and high-quality research in Accounting.
• Publish in high-quality refereed journals/outlets in a manner consistent with the expectations of the discipline of Accounting.
• Actively seek and act as co or chief investigator in applications for competitive research grants and/or industry grants.
• Play a significant role in research projects, including, where appropriate, leadership of a research team/projects.
• Significantly contribute to external activities relevant to the Accounting discipline/profession and community engagement.

Essential Criteria – Associate Professor

1. A doctoral qualification in Accounting.
2. A demonstrated record of academic leadership roles and experience at the national or international level within universities.
3. Significant experience and a proven track record of mentoring colleagues, including early career researchers.
4. An established record of productive research outputs with regular publication in high-quality refereed academic journals consistent with an international reputation in the field.
5. A significant record of obtaining external research income, including nationally competitive research grants and/or industry grants.
6. Experience and record of providing supervision to higher-degree research students.
7. A demonstrated record of achievement in and commitment to excellence in teaching.
8. Demonstrated achievement in the discipline through the scholarly development and delivery of high-quality educational courses.
9. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working environment with integrity and respect and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
10. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia, only in special circumstances will sponsorship be considered.
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.  

About Curtin University 

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/  

What We Offer You: 

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/  

Join Us! 

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: 

• Up to date Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and addressing the selection criteria stated in the advertisement (noted above) No more than 6 pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Friday 8th of May 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.