"Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Managing Sustainability Transitions"

About the opportunity

With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the University of Sydney Business School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and is a global leader in business and management education. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 11,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the top-ranked MBA in Australia. Building on strong partnerships with industry, government and civil society organisations, the Business School is pursuing an ambitious strategic direction as a leader in the creation and mobilisation of new, impactful knowledge about innovative, responsible and sustainable responses to contemporary business challenges. Our recent trajectory has been marked by sector-leading innovation in curriculum design and student employability, ever closer engagement with industry and international partners, and research intensification.

Innovative. Responsible. Sustainable.

The Business School strategy prioritises innovation, responsibility and sustainability, while aligning with the aspirations of the University of Sydney and its Sydney in 2032; One Sydney, Many People; and Sustainability strategies. It re-affirms our commitment to research excellence, transformational education, and a thriving diverse community. By fostering a trusting, accountable, high-performance culture, our people will be empowered to do great work. We are guided by catalysing principles that anchor us in place, with partners that include First Nations peoples, to drive innovation for positive impact. Our research makes significant contributions to building prosperous, sustainable organisations for a healthy, inclusive society.

In this context, and as part of our strategic research priorities, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding research-focused academic as an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Managing Sustainability Transitions. As we implement our ambitious strategy, there is now a unique opportunity for an outstanding researcher to lead amongst passionate colleagues – from diverse disciplines but with like minds and a shared purpose – as we establish and build out a hub of research excellence under the School’s Sustainability theme. The appointee could have a background in one or more of the following Business School disciplines relevant to ‘managing sustainability transitions’: Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Finance; or Work & Organisational Studies. The appointee will advance sustainability research of strategic importance to the Business School as well as our community, government and industry partners. Bringing a strong record of impactful research outputs and funding success as well as experience in external engagement, the successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual leadership to build and guide a research program that leverages the collective talents of Business School colleagues in ways that deliver academic and societal impact.

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period and confirmation period with agreed performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

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 below. Please refer to the job description document for further details.

Position Description

Reference number 0189.

Closing date for applications

Applications close at 9am AEDT Monday 2nd February 2026.