"Associate Professor/ Professor in Marketing (Education Focused)"

Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts

Join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort at the University of Sydney Business School

Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package

Be part of the Horizon Educators cohort, with access to apply for Education Focused specialist grants up to a total of AUD$30K to support education-related activities, primarily in the areas of scholarship of teaching and learning and improving current educational offerings at the University of Sydney.

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching and collaborates closely with industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. Our Discipline of Marketing is a beacon of innovation and influence in the field, drawing upon strong industry engagement, innovative research techniques and expert staff to understand consumers and their decision-making process. We are at the forefront of developing micro-credentials and lifelong learning opportunities in line with the University of Sydney Business School's purpose driven Strategy 2023-27. Our graduates are highly valued by industry, professional services, government, and third-sector organisations.

Our research is characterised by strong links with business, professional associations, government and not-for-profit organisations. This has resulted in research grants and consultancy projects that ensure our research is both relevant and of the highest academic standards.

We embrace a range of research paradigms, including experimental design, quantitative modelling, surveys, and various qualitative interpretive techniques. Areas of expertise include:

• consumer decision-making and behaviour
• international marketing
• consumer culture.

Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video.

The Associate Professor/ Professor in Marketing (Education Focused) dedicates most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, advising on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement.

The role will drive pedagogical advancements, requiring commitment to research and scholarship in educational methodologies, technology, and pedagogical approaches within Business Information Systems to deliver high-quality educational experiences and outcomes, especially in our lifelong learning programs. It is geared towards scholars who are deeply engaged with teaching and learning and committed to playing a pivotal role in education leadership. The successful incumbent will participate in communities of practice with other education focused roles in the Discipline, School, and University.

About you

Applicants should possess the following capabilities and include a response to each of the Selection Criteria in their cover letter as part of their application:

• A completed PhD or higher degree in Marketing or a related area
• Proven international standing for academic excellence demonstrated through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research
• Capacity to work in a contemporary university context, including innovation in teaching and delivering content in face-to-face and online environments, with a notable track record for enhancing student outcomes and, pioneering educational innovations and supporting their lifelong learning
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate or MBA level, including unit of study coordination, delivery of lectures, and assessment of student learning activities
• An established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders with the ability to integrate these relationships to assist in curriculum development and student learning
• Demonstrated community service with significant contribution to governance and collegial life within the university, including undertaking significant administrative and/or committee positions.

In your application cover letter to address the criteria above, please provide evidence of:

• Examples of your successful involvement in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
• Examples of effective teamwork in which you have been involved, including your contribution to the team
• Your experience of teaching large and diverse groups of students at the MBA level, with a particular focus on your use of learning technologies.

Term and remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position's responsibilities and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Click to view the Position Description for this role. If you are a current university employee or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please log into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Then, click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a copy of the candidate information brochure, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, or would like a confidential discussion please contact: Sajad Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) by email sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au.